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USDA recently announced updates to three livestock insurance products designed to give producers greater flexibilities. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Flournoy explains recent updates to three insurance products available to livestock and dairy producers.

U.S. milk production is running slightly behind last year, but may expand into 2023. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The outlook for the nation's broiler producers is what one analyst calls, "strong". (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

U.S. beef production may decline in 2023, pushing steer prices higher. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Despite higher feed costs, the nation's pork producers are expected to expand output next year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Demand for meat is growing, but meat production is falling. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Awareness efforts are making headway to reduce and remove stigmas associated with mental health issues in rural America, making such matters easier to discuss. This is allowing more people to reach out to those who may need help. Rod Bain looks at efforts in increasing rural mental health awareness...

The Agriculture Secretary recently spent time in one-on-one discussions with counterparts from European nations after the conclusion of the G7 ministerial meeting. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

When our children are frightened by the bad news they may hear, what can we say and do to help them? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist.