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USDA announced producers eligible for the Census of Horticultural Specialties now have additional time to fill out and submit their surveys. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is among various animal health stakeholders involved in tabletop training exercise to improve response to a potential incident or outbreak. (Rod Bain and Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford)

USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford discusses both general and specific topic-oriented animal health response training exercises.

USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford discusses some of the tabletop training exercise resources available from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to strengthen animal disease response.

As agritourism and its various aspects continue to grow as an economic opportunity for ag producers and rural communities, increasing data is forthcoming to better understand and recognize trends that can provide both guidance and benefit. Rod Bain looks at some recent trends in agritourism in this...

What were some of the notable findings within USDA’s latest monthly look at crop production, and supply and demand? (Rod Bain)

Growing amounts of data regarding agritourism and its trends are being harvested as more national, state, and local level information is being produced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

What were some of the points of interest for the Agriculture Department's Chief Economist after February reports were issued Tuesday? (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

Although not as well-known as roses or other common Valentine’s Day flowers, a variety with heart shaped leaves and Valentine colors is gaining popularity as bouquet option for a loved one. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service goes over the highlights from USDA surveys and findings for the February orange and citrus production forecasts.