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The panel of experts are set for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel – part of the Thursday morning kickoff session. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum includes an on-site display of Department-supported innovation and technological research and projects. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Reducing pesticide use on turf lawns or golf course as a best management practice should be considered for the surprising number of pollinator insects found in such ecosystems. (Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University)

What are some ways pesticide application on turf lawns and golf courses can be minimized to protect pollinators and beneficial insects in such ecosystems? (Rod Bain and North Carolina State University entomologist Terri Billeisen)

What do some Cooperative Extension studies reveal about trends of agritourism on both a national, and a state-local level? (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

Some of our nation's officials spent time in Asia recently, where part of the discussion included the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai)

The Agriculture Secretary explains while the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not a traditional trade agreement, it can foster increased U.S. ag trade to member nations. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks about recent announcements involving agricultural exports to Japan.

Carbon markets remain a part of efforts to expand climate smart commodities, but now are just one of several potential market-oriented approaches. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses the options available and developing regarding climate smart commodity and carbon markets.