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Some USDA reports discontinued in 2024 are being reinstated for 2025, which most starting this May. (Rod Bain and Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses reports and data sets discontinued in 2024 that were recently reinstated.

Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses some of the data within, and interest behind, recently reinstated USDA reports.

How do lower placements of cattle in feedlots for the month of February factor into USDA’s latest look at cattle inventory? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell goes over the numbers from the March First Cattle on Feed report.

When food, cookware, dishes, and utensils are contaminated by flood water, what can be done from a food safety perspective? (Rod Bain and Meridith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service)

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)