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House Ag Committee Advances 2024 Farm Bill Proposal

00:00:59.872   2024-05-24   
The full House of Representatives now has a new Farm Bill proposal to consider after the House Agriculture Committee advanced the measure early Friday. (Rod Bain and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

Steady Trends in May Food Price Outlook

00:00:59.977   2024-05-24   
USDA's latest Food Price Outlook reflects a continued stabilization of prices from the previous month. (Rod Bain and economist Megan Sweitzer)

Actuality: Food Price Index Changes by Category

00:00:29.910   2024-05-24   
USDA economist Megan Sweitzer looks at month over month adjustments by food item category within the latest Food Price Outlook.

A Transition from El Nino to La Nina?

00:01:00.238   2024-05-24   
What is the potential that the summer weather outlook includes a shift in climate patterns in coming months? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: El Nino to La Nina Transition Outlook

00:00:59.768   2024-05-24   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the expected transition of U.S. climatic patterns from an El Nino to a La Nina over the summer.

Actuality: Summer Weather Outlook and Potential Ag Impacts

00:01:00.290   2024-05-24   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at forecasted summer weather conditions across the country and what that may mean from a crop and pasture perspective.

Another Adjustment Down in Cattle Feedlot Inventory

00:01:00.081   2024-05-24   
USDA reports cattle inventories in feedlots were down as of May First, per its monthly Cattle on Feed report. (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)

Actuality: Takeaways from May Cattle on Feed Report

00:00:40.568   2024-05-24   
USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell discusses some of his takeaways from the latest Cattle on Feed report.