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What are some of the outlooks for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices for this year, per USDA’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum? (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell goes over production and price projections for beef, pork, and chicken for this year.

*-The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate along with the Crop Production Report is scheduled for release Tuesday, March 11 at 12 PM Eastern Time-* What are the potential areas of focus for USDA analysts as they put together the latest monthly global production, supply and demand...

What are the expectations about snow water equivalency among the West’s Mountain ranges as the snowpack season approaches its end? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses mountain snowpack accumulations so far in the Southwestern U.S., and how that applies to runoff for the region's largest river system.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at Western locales where mountain snowpack accumulations for the upcoming water season may be concerning.

Friday's USDA report on ag. prices shows farmers continuing to see very strong prices. (Gary Crawford)

U.S. cotton growers may make a big cut in acreage this spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

2023 could see a most unusual situation for the U.S. meat industry. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, with a quick summary of expected meat production trends in 2023.