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Friday's new USDA round of crop forecasts shows a larger than expected cotton crop and slightly lower price prospects for several crops. (Gary Crawford)

Although usually quiet, USDA's December crop production report did provide news of note regarding our nation's cotton and orange crops. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What are the latest production numbers from USDA on the Florida orange crop, and how did two late fall hurricanes play a role? (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service covers USDA's latest production report for Florida's orange crop.

USDA is preparing a special risk assessment report to help guide poultry producers' responses to the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

There are many holiday party foods that can be dangerous for your pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)

Producers suffering qualifying natural disaster crop losses in 2020 and 2021 now have more time to apply for USDA Emergency Relief Program funding. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Some USDA risk management and disaster programs are utilizing existing data to create pre-populated application forms for qualifying producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says eligible producers for some risk management programs will soon receive pre-populated application forms.