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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)

Will Covid-19 and other factors put a damper on farmland values in 2021? (Gary Crawford and Randy Dickhut with Farmers National Company)

When the final books are closed on 2020, they will show the U.S. doing very well in exporting meat and meat products. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)