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A recent USDA study looks at potential stocking impacts and financial climate risks within its Livestock Forage Disaster Program. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Aaraon Hrozencik)

USDA economic researcher Aaron Hrozenick discusses some of the findings from a study on stocking impacts and financial climate risks associated with the Livestock Forage Disaster Program.

USDA economic researcher Aaron Hrozencik discusses a Farm Service Agency program adding livestock producers with herds in drought conditions, and the reasons behind a recent study of the program.

USDA's Outlook Board experts are getting ready to release their new forecasts for crop supplies, exports and prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***USDA will issue its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts Thursday at noon EST***

A partnership is offering an online platform to point rural communities and citizens to resources for addressing mental health and farm stress issues. (Rod Bain and Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation)

How much beef will the U.S. produce this year? What price are producers likely to get for their steers,on average? USDA is about to issue its answer to those questions. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***USDA will issue its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts Thursday...

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.