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The panel of experts are set for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel – part of the Thursday morning kickoff session. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum includes an on-site display of Department-supported innovation and technological research and projects. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Reducing pesticide use on turf lawns or golf course as a best management practice should be considered for the surprising number of pollinator insects found in such ecosystems. (Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University)

What are some ways pesticide application on turf lawns and golf courses can be minimized to protect pollinators and beneficial insects in such ecosystems? (Rod Bain and North Carolina State University entomologist Terri Billeisen)

What do some Cooperative Extension studies reveal about trends of agritourism on both a national, and a state-local level? (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

The Environmental Protection Agency Friday announced an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 blended fuels at gas pumps this summer. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest USDA agricultural price index report has the numbers to prove that March was a pretty remarkable month for commodity prices. (Gary Crawford)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at a House Ag. Appropriations hearing explaining the need for more resources for agricultural research.

Representatives from wildlife organizations offer their thoughts on how programs within the conservation title of a new Farm Bill can meet landowner goals and improve habitat. (Rod Bain. Ryan Taylor of Ducks Unlimited. Melinda Cep of the National Audubon Society.)

New and modified practices are included for consideration of proposals being submitted for the Farm Service Agency's State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Scott Marlow)