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Less hogs and pigs from this time last year is among the findings in USDA's first Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report for the year. (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell provides some of the details from the initial Quarter Hogs and Pigs Report for 2025.

USDA livestock analyst Micheal McConnell talks about industry expectations versus the data from the March Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.

You may not know it, but a financial expert says you most likely have one or more types of personalities that influence your approaches on, and decisions about, money. (Rod Bain and Amanda Christensen of Utah State University Extension)

Amanda Christensen of Utah State University discusses six categories of money personalities that reflect how an individual most likely approaches financial matters.

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.