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USDA is preparing a special risk assessment report to help guide poultry producers' responses to the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

There are many holiday party foods that can be dangerous for your pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)

Dairy producers will now have until January 31st to enroll for either Dairy Margin Coverage or Supplemental DMC for this coming production year. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

How long will the current U.S. avian influenza outbreak last? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

The unusual nature of the current avian influenza outbreak is causing some poultry producers to resort to unusual biosecurity tactics. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,

The current U.S. avian influenza situation is unlike past bird flu outbreaks on several levels. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,

Dr. Rosemary Sifford, with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, saying this current U.S. avian influenza outbreak is causing far fewer losses of export markets than was the case in the 2015 outbreak.

How did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started? Here is one of several possible theories. (Gary Crawford and USDA history researcher, Anne Effland)

Successful dairy producers have in common the ability to care for the various needs of their herd - "cow skills" - so says an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota)