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Goals for Rural Development Mission Area from its New Under Secretary

 00:00:59.559   2021-10-18   
What are some of the goals of USDA's new Under Secretary of Rural Development regarding expanding economic and quality of life opportunities in rural America? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Actuality: Diverse Examples of Rural Development

 00:01:00.081   2021-10-18   
Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small offers examples of how her mission area offers wide-ranging opportunities in rural communities.

FSA Initiative to Monitor Soil Carbon

 00:00:59.951   2021-10-18   
A new initiative brings USDA’s Farm Service Agency and multiple partners together to measure and monitor soil carbon. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Actuality: Soil Carbon Monitoring and Assessment Initiatives

 00:00:59.454   2021-10-18   
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux explains three partner-driven projects within FSA’s new soil carbon monitoring initiative.

USDA Forecasts Increase in Beef Production, Decrease in Pork Production

 00:00:59.977   2021-10-18   
USDA's latest forecasts show production of two major meat types moving in opposite directions. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

High Demand for Meat Translates into Mostly Higher Prices

 00:00:59.585   2021-10-18   
High demand for meat is translating into mostly higher prices. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Actuality: USDA Reduces Pork Exports due to Reduced China Demand

 00:00:58.279   2021-10-18   
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is reducing its forecast for pork exports due to reduced demand from China.

Actuality: Year-Over-Year Growth Forecast for Poultry Production

 00:00:24.241   2021-10-18   
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is forecasting year-over-year growth in poultry production.

Main Dairy Story: Reduced Forecast for Milk Production

 00:00:59.977   2021-10-18   
The main story in dairy is USDA's reduced forecast for milk production. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Actuality: Latest Outlook for Dairy Exports and Prices

 00:00:59.977   2021-10-18   
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski has the latest outlook for dairy exports and prices.