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Swine producers this year will have opportunity to participate in USDA surveys covering aspects of their industry and of swine health. (Rod Bain and Charles Haley of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

What types of beneficial information could be available to swine producers from a USDA animal health survey they are currently being asked to participate in? (Rod Bain and Charles Haley of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Despite an increase in the number of taps to harvest maple syrup, overall production and yields are expected to be lower in 2021. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

No major drought relief is expected for the western part of the country in the near future. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The western drought is negatively affecting small grains like spring wheat and barley. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Heavy rain is coming for many areas of the Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Crops in some states will benefit from heavy rain. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest tropical activity is expected to have minimal agricultural impact in the South. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Tropical Storm Elsa has moved inland and is affecting the eastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Former hurricane Elsa will bring some drought relief to the northeastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)