Many industry analysts may be taken aback by Friday's USDA report on Hogs and Pigs. (Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam)
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Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, giving some of the key numbers from Friday's USDA Hogs and Pigs report.
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Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, talking about one possible reason why hog industry expansion appears larger than current prices would indicate.
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Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, saying not to set in stone those reported hog producers' intentions to farrow more sows in 2017. Falling prices could change those intentions.
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November cattle feedlot placements and marketings were higher than a year ago, but feedlot inventories are slightly lower. (Gary Crawford and Seanicaa Herron)
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Seanicaa Herron, USDA economist, reviewing some of the key numbers in Friday's USDA Cattle on Feed Report.
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USDA has ruled that Santa's reindeer are disease free and can enter the U.S. without restrictions. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Alecia Naugle)
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APHIS
Santa is getting ready for his big trip by getting a pre-flight weather briefing. (Gary Crawford, Mark Brusburg and Santa Claus)
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He may not have been elected President, but Santa is still tops in the popular vote. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland)
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A World Trade Organization panel sided with US claims that Indonesia's restrictions of ag imports to that country violate WTO rules. (Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. US Representative Kurt Schrader (D-OR) )
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Misc
The US Trade Representative's Office will soon conduct a public hearing and comment period on action against a European Union ban of certain US beef products. (Rod Bain and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
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Misc
2016 is turning out to be an historic year for food prices at the nation's grocery stores. (Gary Crawford and Annemarie Kuhns)
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More drivers are getting the chance to buy gasoline blended with more than the usual 10% ethanol. On this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford is reporting from a gas station in his town.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse. Sheetz Executive Vice President Mike Lorenz. Virginia farmer, Sparky Crossman.
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U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is now a big star, thanks to the hit musical, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.
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ERS
Many Christmas tree farmers go out of their way to keep the spirit of the season, despite ice storms and dog invasions. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree grower, Tom Dull.
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Misc
Want to try a little something different for your holiday meal this year? Maybe you'd be down for a goose. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Marianne Gravely with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
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If you have a garden fanatic or two on your gift list, this report from Gary Crawford may help you find just the right last minute gift for them.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.
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NIFA
A multi-partner federal program offers companies opportunity to build their research, and in turn, create new and innovative commercial products. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Greg Tudryn of Ecovative
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Misc
The World Trade Organization has received a second US challenge to Chinese agricultural policy - this time focusing on tariff rate quotas. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. US Trade Representative Michael Froman. USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator Darci Vetter.
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The Agriculture Secretary recently explained the intent and some history behind proposed updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
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SEC
Agricultural exports began a rally late in fiscal year 2016 and it seems to be continuing into 2017. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bryce Cooke, USDA economist.
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ERS
USDA recently studied the factors behind a decade long period of growth for our nation's dairy exports, and similarly, a decline last year. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist Jerry Cessna
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ERS
A year from now, ag producers will receive the latest USDA Census of Agriculture forms, now under development. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Joe Parsons of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service
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Each week we'll share a rundown of some of the key announcements, activities, and current
events related to our work at USDA, giving you the highlights.