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What are some of the notable findings and trends within USDA's latest edition of its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance report? (Rod Bain and Katherine Lacy of the Economic Research Service)

Katherine Lacy of the Economic Research Service discusses the focus areas within the 2023 edition of USDA's "America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance" report.

USDA economic researcher Katherine Lacy offers definitions for various small family farms per the 2023 "America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance" report.

The findings from USDA’s premiere ag data collection survey will become available in early 2024, offering a snapshot in time regarding U.S. agriculture. (Rod Bain and Joe Prusacki of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

WIC Program supporters are calling for full and predictable funding for this respected nutrition assistance program for low income women, infants and children. (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Georgia Machell with the National WIC Association)

Grace Hou, Illinois Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services, listing some of the benefits of USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Researchers have developed a smartphone app designed to give hog producers better data and tools to address heat stress issues. (Rod Bain and USDA researcher Jay Johnson).

Jay Johnson of the Livestock Behavior Research Unit notes some of the applications hog producers can use to monitor heat stress in their animals through a new smartphone app.

Jay Johnson of the Livestock Behavior Research Unit discusses some of the impacts of heat stress on hogs, and what led researchers like himself to develop a new smartphone app to monitor heat stress.

What has been USDA's role in the farm bill process? (Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)