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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.

Scores of small rural communities are getting an economic/jobs boost from a new USDA investment package. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack) Much of this week's announced funding is for projects being done through the Rural Partners Network.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters that Monday's announced funding for 52 rural development projects involves many USDA programs.

Livestock producers eligible for assistance under USDA Farm Service Agency disaster programs will have more time to turn in applications. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

A Farm Service Agency official says producers should double check forms on file at their local USDA office in preparing their applications for two emergency relief programs. (Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge)