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USDA's Prospective Plantings report had far fewer potential corn acres than expected, but what will farmers REALLY plant? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Even though hog prices are higher than a year ago and rising, producers are being careful about expanding output. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

USDA recently introduced a new disaster assistance payment program for livestock producers impacted by drought, wildfire, and subsequent rises in supplemental feed costs in 2021. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

A technical assistance program and second round of grants are available from USDA for meat and poultry producers and processors building up supply chain capacity and resiliency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt.

USDA's animal and plant protection and inspection arm celebrates its golden anniversary this year looking at its accomplishments, current efforts, and future innovation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea.