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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for April 2nd through the 8th.

The flow of cattle into feedlots is continuing at high levels. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell.

How has the COVIC-19 pandemic impacted retail sales of organic food products over time? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Sharon Skorbiansky

The Risk Management Agency’s recent rounds of feedback gathering has resulted in improvements to coverage and information access regarding two specialized policies for specialty crop and small-size farmers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs, each with a unique focal point in promoting, marketing, and securing products. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt explains the purpose and projects within the ACER Access and Development Grant Program.

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Program Jenny Moffitt describes the intent of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal State Marketing Improvement and Micro-Grants for Food Security Programs.

Beef cattle prices continue to be at historically high levels. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, with comments on the current high prices for beef cattle.

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, saying it could be a couple of years before we will see signs of an expansion of the beef herd.