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Producers in local Farm Service Agency areas have until August First to submit nominations for positions on their local FSA County Committees. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam discusses local County Committees and eligibility requirements for nominees in Committee elections.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam covers some of the duties of FSA County Committee members.

What does USDA's forecast for U.S. sweet cherry production indicate regarding availability for Independence Day and this summer? (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

A production drop in the nation's largest tart cherry growing state is behind a projected decrease in U.S. totals this season. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistical Service explains differences in sweet and tart cherries both from a statistical and use perspective.

What are the factors behind USDA’s forecasted increase in inventory in the latest Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell covers the findings from the June Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.

The opportunity for eligible mushroom producers to provide information on their operations this past growing season is now available, through USDA’s annual mushroom survey. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service offers background and details of the upcoming survey focused on U.S. mushroom growers and trends in their industry.