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A land grant university economist notes some of the economic areas that ag producers have an eye on this year. (Rod Bain and James Mintert of Purdue University)

What are some changes in tax law that could affect timber landowners when they file their 2023 tax returns? (Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service)

Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service discusses potential tax implications for timber landowners if they sell credits through a carbon market.

Your dog may be more at risk from severe cold than you might think. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, USDA veterinarian)

USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, saying that dogs and cats can suffer frostbite, just like their human companions.

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)

USDA is making more investments in protecting communities from wildfires. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)