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Tightening cattle and beef supplies were reflected in USDA's initial look for the year at cattle placed in feedlots. (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)

The 2025 edition of USDA's "Rural America at a Glance" offers a specific look at debt to income in rural locales, and implications for households and communities. (Rod Bain and research economist Tracey Farrigan)

USDA research economist Tracey Farrigan looks at low debt to income in rural America and how it improves economics for both individuals and counties.

Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service discusses the relationship of debt to income levels in rural counties, per USDA's latest "Rural America at a Glance" report.

Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

Several assistance options are available through USDA for farmers and ranchers impacted by Winter Storm Fern. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam discusses some of the available FSA disaster assistance programs for producers impacted by Winter Storm Fern.

Median income trends in rural America are among the data points presented in USDAS's latest report on rural areas. (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)

What did USDA's recent "Rural America at a Glance" report reveal about the top rural employers by industry? (Rod Bain and research economist Tracey Farrigan)

The West, compared to other parts of the country, should have a quiet weather period the next few days, although concerns remain about the region's mountain snowpack season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)