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The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the lamb meat industry to shift its marketing focus on the retail sector, creating a new customer base and plans to expand it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Pete Camino of the American Lamb Board

Do you know about the scale that is used to rank tornado intensity? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest USDA Trade Update has mostly positive news on U.S. agricultural trade. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

Heavy rain is expected soon in some tornado-hit areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Dairy producers have until February 18th to enroll in USDA's dairy safety net program, and can expect some updates regarding Dairy Margin Coverage in 2022. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Some drought relief is coming to the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Multiple projects in animal disease prevention, preparedness, response, and research were recent recipients of USDA funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service Outlook for later this month, from December 21st through 27th.

The biofuel industry recently learned of new blending volume targets as well as a decision regarding small refinery waivers as proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Emily Skor of Growth Energy. Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association. Doug...

Christmas tree growers of today are worried that as they retire, there are no younger growers lined up to take over. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Christmas tree growers, Blake Rafeld, Jay Bustard and Jim Gehlsen.