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USDA is expanding the scope of its efforts to protect U.S. agriculture from invasive plant pests and diseases. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Jennifer Moffitt, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs.

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, saying the number of animals grazing on small grains pasture is down from a year ago in three key states.

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam says the numbers in USDA's cattle Inventory report point to higher prices at every level of the beef chain.