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The growing number of poultry producers in our nation also means an increased awareness effort in biosecurity measures, with a focus on new and young growers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Gauthier of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, saying a year of drought and heat in the Northern Plains is taking a toll on pastures and crops, even after some rains back in May.

Despite numerous challenges last year, the sheep and wool industries found support and assistance through various USDA programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Peter Orwick of the American Sheep Industry Association

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with the national weather forecast for June 15th through the 21st.

USDA Outlook Board analysts are taking another look at crop export prospects for this next marketing year. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

This week's new USDA Supply and Demand report will have projections, not just for crops, but for the livestock sector as well. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Oultook Board Chairman)

An Iowa father-son farming team have started this week by hosting a big field day centered around farmers sharing their approaches to making their farms more sustainable. (Gary Crawford. Brian and Mitchel Hora.

Brian Hora, 6th generation farmer in Southeastern Iowa, telling a special Agri-Pulse webinar that improving soil health and water quality is not a one-year project for a farmer.

What are the chances that USDA in its June supply and demand estimates will change the crop yield and production forecasts it made in May? (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Chairman)

Various resources are offered through USDA MyPlate platforms to help consumers with various nutrition goals and better health outcomes. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean)