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A land grant university economist notes some of the economic areas that ag producers have an eye on this year. (Rod Bain and James Mintert of Purdue University)

What are some changes in tax law that could affect timber landowners when they file their 2023 tax returns? (Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service)

Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service discusses potential tax implications for timber landowners if they sell credits through a carbon market.

Your dog may be more at risk from severe cold than you might think. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, USDA veterinarian)

USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, saying that dogs and cats can suffer frostbite, just like their human companions.

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.

Recent adjustments in USDA's Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program result in an increase in available funding for payments to eligible producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Due this September are applications for project funding under USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Innovation Trial Program. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby)