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USDA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule addressing a form of price discovery in a type fed cattle formula pricing agreements – part of efforts to improve fairness and competitiveness in ag markets. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green discusses historical concerns about a particular type of fed cattle market formula pricing agreement and a proposed rule to address those challenges.

A recently released USDA interim report provides insight into competitive conditions within the meat retail industry. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA is out with a new agricultural trade update. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with key numbers from USDA's Ag. Trade Update

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with an update on bulk product exports.

What are among the recently announced updates to USDA guidelines for both animal-raising and environmental-related claims found on meat and poultry labels? (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin)

Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin discusses the increase in animal-raising and environmental-related claims on labels for meat and poultry products, and how USDA oversees such labeling efforts.

Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin explains reasons behind USDA's recent updates to guidelines for meat and poultry product labels with animal-raising or environmental-related claims.

Much of the West continues to have adequate to good water storage levels after an extremely hot and dry summer, although some exceptions remain. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)