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What did USDA's latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Anthony Fischer)

USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer looks at fed cattle marketings in the April Cattle on Feed report and marketing trends in the cattle sector.

USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer talks about fed cattle placements and impacts of now resolved ban of fed cattle from Mexico due to New World Screwworm concerns.

What steps can farmers and ranchers take ahead of a potential disaster via various USDA risk management and disaster assistance programs and tools? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

An Extension expert provides tips on ways we can reduce stress and its various impacts in our lives. (Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

David Brown of Iowa State University Extension provides some strategies and techniques that can aid in reducing stress in our lives.

Perhaps the best way to take care of your lawn is to do less, according to a Cooperative Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension)

Compared to the past four years, 2024 seems quiet regarding lack of a singular event causing shocks in the farm market and farm prices, according to USDA’s Chief Economist. (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses how a quiet 2024 resulted in minimal shock in crop markets and little in price moderations over the course of the year.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer looks at the potential of a shock to agricultural markets in 2025 that could produce commodity price impacts.