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Recent confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild bird and poultry flocks have led officials to call for heightened biosecurity measures in commercial and backyard operations. (Rod Bain and APHIS National Incident Commander Koren Custer)

How much sleep do children and teens need? Far more sleep than surveys show they are getting. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension.

Dryness in the Great Plains is already impacting crop development in some key production states. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Experts at USDA's Outlook Forum said that 2022 prospects for farmers are mostly positive, but with some uncertainties. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says some precipitation may be on its way, but it's not going to be enough to really help crops in drought-affected areas in the Great Plains.

A recent Agriculture Department led ag trade mission was the first of its kind since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Winter wheat and oats are two of the crops stressed by a lack of moisture in the central and southern Plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Planting intentions surveys are on their way to the mailboxes of thousands of producers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Storminess is expected for the northern part of the country, while not much precipitation is expected in the south. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Those December tornadoes brought Kentucky cattle producers the threat of something called "hardware disease". Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Katie VanValin, University of Kentucky cattle specialist.