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Questions on Crop Insurance – Climate Consideration Connection

00:01:00.238   2021-04-23   
What are some questions asked by producers regarding how crop insurance works related to matters of climate and climate smart agriculture? (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Chief Actuary Thomas Worth)

Cattle Feedlot Inventories Large, but Smaller than Many Expected

00:00:58.200   2021-04-23   
Friday's USDA report on cattle feedlot activity has large placement and inventory numbers, but not as large as many analysts expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Actuality: A Look at Margins for Cow-Calf Operators, Feedlots and Packers

00:00:39.497   2021-04-23   
Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, taking a look a the margin situation for cow/calf operators, feedlots and packers.

Retail Food Prices Continue to Rise

00:01:00.107   2021-04-23   
Retail prices for most food items are continuing to go up, with one exception. (Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist)

Actuality: The Latest USDA Food Price Inflation Forecast for 2021

00:00:24.189   2021-04-23   
Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist, with the latest USDA 2021 food price forecast.