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USDA's Wild Bird Surveillance system is giving U.S. poultry producers early warning of the arrival in the U.S. of highly pathogenic avian influenza being carried in on migrating birds. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Julianna Lenoch with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

A reduction in U.S. pork exports is dominating USDA's forecast for an overall reduction in U.S. meat exports in 2022. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA makes small changes in the outlook for U.S. meat production. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's January WASDE report forecasts continuing strong prices for meat products. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Funding support was recently granted to regional partnerships between USDA Climate Hubs and Cooperative Extension systems to advance climate research. (Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille discusses USDA regional Climate Hubs, and new partnerships between Hubs and local Cooperative Extension systems.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille provides examples among the six regional Climate Hub - Cooperative projects that recently received funding support.

Rural America’s susceptibilities to stresses and mental health issues, in some cases in extremes, has prompted various efforts address this concern – such as increased and greater awareness of resources, and removing stigmas associated with mental illness. Rod Bain looks at some of the many efforts...

There's a double whammy of weather conditions that negatively impact crops in the central and southern plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A new report shows that in 2021 we saw one of the biggest hikes in food prices in decades. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Classic cartoon character, Woody Woodpecker.