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)