USDA’s inaugural ag trade mission for the year takes place this week in Angola, with participants hoping to expand sales of their respective products within that African market. (Rod Bain and Matt Copeland of the U.S. Meat Export Federation)

Concerns remain about an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in our nation occurring since early 2022, and its potential impacts on poultry flocks. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford)

USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford discusses some of the concerns associated with an ongoing outbreak of cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza among wild birds.

Did USDA’s first look at 2024 total meat production show an increase over the previous year, which recorded a year over year production decline? (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam discusses the forecasted season ending average price producers are expected to receive for their meat animals this year.

How diet can be used as a preemptive approach to better health and disease prevention is the focus of a recent study discussed at this year's USDA Ag Outlook Forum. (Rod Bain and Raj Shah of the Rockefeller Foundation)

What's causing food price inflation to cool down? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)