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U.S. meat trade categories this month reflect lower forecasts, with various factors behind less exports. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski looks at this month’s USDA forecasts for beef production and steer prices.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over poultry production and price forecasts from April's USDA domestic supply and demand estimate.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski talks about USDA's April forecasts for pork production and hog prices.

The latest U.S. Topsoil Moisture condition report indicates some drying taking place in states recent impacted by flood. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the national topsoil moisture very short to short conditions rating, and such ratings by state, for the period ending April 13.

Enrollment is now open for producers for Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage for crop year 2025. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham)

Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham discusses what options are available for producers enrolling in either Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage.

Power outages caused by extreme cold in parts of the country have impacted persons wondering how to keep refrigerated and frozen foods cold and safe. (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)

Meredith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service explains safe temperatures for food storage inside refrigerators and freezers, and when to consider moving or discarding food items in the event of a prolonged power outage.