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Education and outreach efforts are available for farmers in heirs' property situations to resolve issues through various resources and a USDA relending program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Senior Policy Advisor Conisha Hackett)

USDA's Heirs Property Relending Program continues to develop with the announcement of new intermediary lenders within the program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses some of the issues associated with heirs property as it pertains to farmer land ownership and participation in USDA farm safety net programs.

USDA is working to rectify problems with its new export sales reporting system, problems that emerged on its first day of use Thursday. (Gary Crawford)

Animal scientists are working to help cattle producers build herds that are less affected by heat stress. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Nicole Burdick Sanchez)

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.