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A panel of farm organization leaders and two former Deputy Agriculture Secretaries converged at this year's Ag Outlook Forum to talk about some of the current key issues in the farm sector. (Rod Bain. Former Deputy Secretaries Chuck Connor and Krysta Harden. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew.)

Severe cold such as much of the country has been having, is not just dangerous to us, but also to our pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Autumn Unk, USDA veterinarian)

Besides protecting our pets from severe cold temperatures, we need to protect our pets from another offshoot of winter weather. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Autumn Unk, USDA veterinarian)

Dr. Autumn UnK, USDA veterinarian, says pet owners should make sure their pets have access to fresh water during severe winter weather.

What is happening with USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program?(Stephanie Ho and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, Chief Economist Seth Meyer says he still sees some disruptions for the ag sector due to the pandemic.

What is one of the biggest wildcards when it comes to agricultural production? (Stephanie Ho and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

The new USDA trade forecast has some huge export numbers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A drop in government payments to farmers will cause a drop in overall farm sector income this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Lots of factors point to lots of planted acres of corn and soybeans this spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)