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USDA is among the partners involved in a new federal strategy under public comment regarding measurement and monitoring of greenhouse gases. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi.)

Even though analysts are projecting this year's soybean crop to be about the same as last year, those analysts are still forecasting lower prices than last season. Why? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What does the cotton market have in store for this upcoming U.S. cotton crop? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA is projecting a major increase from last year in U.S. rice production and supplies. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlining the export prospects for the upcoming U.S. rice crop.

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.