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Even though hog prices are higher than a year ago and rising, producers are being careful about expanding output. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

The Agriculture Secretary says the current outbreak of avian influenza may end up being less severe than the last major outbreak in 2015. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA recently introduced a new disaster assistance payment program for livestock producers impacted by drought, wildfire, and subsequent rises in supplemental feed costs in 2021. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the President of Mexico this week and discussed the thorny issue of biotechnology. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A technical assistance program and second round of grants are available from USDA for meat and poultry producers and processors building up supply chain capacity and resiliency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the next step after opening the Mexican market to U.S. potatoes is promote them and build demand for them.

USDA's animal and plant protection and inspection arm celebrates its golden anniversary this year looking at its accomplishments, current efforts, and future innovation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea.

U.S. potatoes may be flowing into Mexico by mid-May. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reaches a milestone having performed protection and inspection services now for fifty years. (Rod Bain and APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea discusses how the agency will be recognized during its fiftieth anniversary year.