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Will the nation's beef cattle herd shrink further this year, taking beef production down and cattle prices up? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the third week in February.

USDA is launching a major climate-smart initiative. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explaining how the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will work.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that equity will play a big role in the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains who can apply for the new climate-smart grant program.

The USDA's top economist says the financial health of the farm sector is good, but the direction it's going is a bit worrisome. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A newly formed Federal Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture will soon begin its work on providing feedback on urban ag policies and programs. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses aspects of a newly announced advisory committee on urban agriculture.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses USDA efforts to build up urban agriculture resources, including its Office of Urban Agriculture.