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Deadlines Extended for DMC- Supplemental DMC Applications

00:00:59.350   2022-12-08   
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 Current Avian Influenza Outbreak Last?

00:01:00.186   2022-12-08   
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)

Unusual Bird Flu Outbreak Causing Some Unusual Biosecurity Tactics

00:00:58.723   2022-12-08   
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,

Current U.S. Bird Flu Outbreak Unique in Several Ways

00:00:58.409   2022-12-08   
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,

Actuality: Current Bird Flu Outbreak not Causing Major Lost Export Markets

00:00:43.728   2022-12-08   
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.

One Possible Origin for the Tradition of the Christmas Tree

00:01:00.029   2022-12-08   
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)

Dairy Operators and Cow Skills

00:00:59.742   2022-12-08   
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)