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FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce says producers who want to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program can find all the information they need and even apply online. EDS: The open period is January 19 - February 26, 2021

USDA surveys in 2021 will focus on swine operations. (Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons)

Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons notes this year's dates when USDA will be conducting its quarterly survey on hogs and pigs.

Information from USDA surveys helps improve decision-making for many different stakeholders. (Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons)

Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons notes some of the stakeholders who use data collected by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service

What were some of the impacts in the Pacific Northwest and Plains from a recent windstorm? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A major windstorm that blew through the Plain states recently brought additional weather impacts during its travel through the Midwest and Mid-South regions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discuss the recorded gusts from a recent windstorm traveling through the Northern and Central Plains.

New projects have been awarded in a USDA pilot program taking unique approaches to control and eradicate an invasive pest known to cause significant property damage. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Kevin Norton)

The final rule on a USDA conservation program reflects updates incorporated as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Kevin Norton)