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What will the planned upgrades of locks and dams in the upper Mississippi River mean for U.S. farmers? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlining for the House Ag. Committee actions that USDA will be taking to give livestock producers what he calls a "fair shake" in the market.

What are some of the notable trends regarding irrigated agriculture, as found in a recent USDA study? (Rod Bain and Aaron Hrozencik of the Economic Research Service)

USDA economic researcher, Aaron Hrozencik, talks about the growth of irrigated agriculture over time, per a recent Economic Research Service report.

USDA's January WASDE report shows high prices for U.S. dairy products. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's Wild Bird Surveillance system is giving U.S. poultry producers early warning of the arrival in the U.S. of highly pathogenic avian influenza being carried in on migrating birds. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Julianna Lenoch with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

A reduction in U.S. pork exports is dominating USDA's forecast for an overall reduction in U.S. meat exports in 2022. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA makes small changes in the outlook for U.S. meat production. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's January WASDE report forecasts continuing strong prices for meat products. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Funding support was recently granted to regional partnerships between USDA Climate Hubs and Cooperative Extension systems to advance climate research. (Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille)