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Carbon sequestration via agriculture could become accelerated in coming years thanks to both new innovations and opportunities for monetary and ecosystem benefits. (Rod Bain and Jason Weller of Land O'Lakes)

Concerns about increased stress and mental health problems in rural America have prompted various farm organizations to develop resources and programs to address this issue. (Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union)

Biological control development continues offering new innovations to help producers control pest and disease threats. (Rod Bain. Jason Ward. USDA researcher Shawn Steffan)

The top USDA Economist says he hopes he's wrong, but right now he's projecting that 2022 will be more challenging that this past year has been. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, says he hopes some of his projections for 2022 commodity prices and income turn out to be wrong.

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects notable month-over-month increases in what most producers received pricewise for their crops and livestock commodities. (Rod Bain)

Have higher commodity prices dampened global demand for U.S. agricultural products? (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

USDA's Wildlife Services has received a presidential award on efforts to protect migratory birds. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)

USDA is recognized for activities aimed at protecting humans and migratory birds at the same time. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)

Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist, says he believes the federal government's Council for the Conservation of Migratory Birds chose his department for its annual award because of projects emphasizing safety of humans, as well as protected birds.