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Actuality: Some Areas in the Country See Topsoil Moisture Surpluses
00:00:40.698 2021-06-16USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to where in the nation there are topsoil moisture surpluses.
Almost Equal Amount of U.S. Pastures in Good or Poor Condition
00:00:59.977 2021-06-16Pasture conditions across the country are largely stable from a week earlier.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Beef and Pork Demand and Prices Remain Strong
00:01:00.238 2021-06-16Export forecasts for both beef and pork have increased, as well as prices, according to USDAs latest outlook for meat production, price and trade. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: U.S. Meat Trade Outlook
00:00:57.391 2021-06-16World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski reviews USDA's June meat trade forecasts, including changes from the previous month.
Actuality: Latest Outlook for Poultry Price and Demand
00:00:41.822 2021-06-16USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses June's outlook for broiler and turkey prices and demand.
USDA Nearing Completion on Thrifty Food Plan Review
00:00:59.036 2021-06-15USDA is nearing completion of its review to update the Thrifty Food Plan, which forms the basis for its nutrition programs. (Stephanie Ho and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
USDA Filling Gaps in Agricultural Covid Relief Efforts
00:00:54.021 2021-06-15Farmers and others in agriculture who have not been helped by USDA Covid relief efforts are being targeted to get assistance. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
USDA Announces More Help for Dairy Operators
00:01:00.107 2021-06-15More help is on the way for struggling dairy operators. (Gary Crawford. Senator Patrick Leahy and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Vilsack Asks for Resources to Remedy Staffing Shortages at USDA
00:01:00.107 2021-06-15Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is asking Congress for funding to fill hundreds of vacant positions at USDA. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Vilsack Outlines Steps Needed to Protect Producers from Unfair Practices
00:00:59.324 2021-06-15What needs to be done to make sure producers are treated fairly in the marketplace? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has some ideas about that. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)