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USDA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule addressing a form of price discovery in a type fed cattle formula pricing agreements – part of efforts to improve fairness and competitiveness in ag markets. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green discusses historical concerns about a particular type of fed cattle market formula pricing agreement and a proposed rule to address those challenges.

A recently released USDA interim report provides insight into competitive conditions within the meat retail industry. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA is out with a new agricultural trade update. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with key numbers from USDA's Ag. Trade Update

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with an update on bulk product exports.

Extreme drought conditions in various wheat growing regions are contributing to lower wheat production forecasts compared to the previous year. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA's quarterly stock forecasts revealed a surprise regarding ending stocks for corn and soybeans, compared to industry projections. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is more than one reason for encouraging climate-smart agriculture. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)

USDA's latest Agricultural Prices report indicates producers of most commodities noticed an increase in what they received pricewise compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)