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A recent development may result in an adjustment later this year in cash receipt forecasts for cattle from the initial 2025 USDA Farm Income Forecast released this month. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What did the past agricultural trade year look like after USDA received its December ag trade numbers as part of its monthly update? (Rod Bain and economist James Kaufman)

USDA economist James Kaufman gores over year-over-year comparisons of ag exports by commodity for this past year.

James Kaufman of the Economic Research Service goes over ag exports in December, including commodity exports for the month.

USDA economist James Kaufman explains what drove a year-over-year increase in agricultural imports in 2024.

Parts of a ban of U.S. genetically modified corn imports by Mexico have been rescinded by that government - part of compliance efforts to a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruling. (Rod Bain. Corn growers Tom Haag and Kenneth Hartman)

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.