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New USDA supply and demand crop forecasts are coming soon. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

A member of the farm credit industry says USDA's programs and educational outreach play a vital part in the success of beginning and young farmers and ranchers. (Rod Bain and Todd Van Hoose)

President Biden has proclaimed June as National Homeowners Month. (Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Joaquin Altoro, Administrator of USDA's Rural Housing Service).

Joaquin Altoro, Administrator of USDA's Rural Housing Service saying that last year USDA closed a huge number of single-family housing loans.

While having a core message for eight decades, Smokey Bear's familiar wildfire prevention saying has been adjusted throughout the years. (Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service historian Lincoln Bramwell)

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.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.