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USDA Chief Economist at USDA's Outlook Forum, talking about the nature of the expected record 2023 U.S> imports of agricultural products.

The nation's top agricultural official says a new era of prosperity may be on the way for the nation's small and mid-size producers. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Growers with different ag production goals and backgrounds offer their ideas of what news and improved market opportunities for them might look like. (Rod Bain. Ann Sutton – “Farmer Gale”, Paul Neubauer.)

A USDA Ag Outlook Forum Plenary Panel covered some of the economic opportunities that could come from participation in climate smart commodity programs and markets. (Rod Bain. John Piotti of the American Farmland Trust. Christine Morgan of the Soil Health Institute.)

Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Gloria Montano Greene discusses details of USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects and what they could offer in the way of new and expanded market opportunities.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined for reporters Thursday the next steps in dealing with Mexico's proposed ban on GM corn and this country's reaction to it. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is surveying farmers about their planting plans. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, says that if you got a USDA Prospective Plantings survey, please respond. Each response from farmers makes the results more accurate. Normally, 60% of producers respond to the survey.

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. thanking farmers in advance for responding to USDA Prospective Plantings Survey.

USDA is accepting public comment on a proposed rule amending animal disease traceability regulations, including electronic ID of certain cattle and bison undergoing interstate movement. (Rod Bain and Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford)