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The line-up for USDA’s 100th edition Agricultural Outlook Forum has been announced, with several plenary events set for the Thursday morning opening session. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

* - This year's USDA Ag Outlook Forum is February 15 - 16. More information is available at "www.usda.gov/oce/ag-outlook-forum". The Agriculture Department's premiere outlook event reaches a 100th anniversary milestone in 2024 - a mix of both traditional offerings and programs with some changes...

USDA's latest State Stories report focuses on both topsoil moisture and winter wheat crop condition for the month of January. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Agriculture Secretary recently weighed in on research and education as method to improve consumer nourishment, and in turn, health outcomes. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A new subcommittee within a national agricultural advisory board is focused on developing further research and policy on pollinator health and conservation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young

How have present Western water reservoir levels and snowpack accumulations this winter factored into what might be the H20 supply outlook for farmers and irrigators later this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The last U.S. Drought Monitor for January reflects less drought due to significant precipitation during the month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

How much beef will the U.S. produce this year? What price are producers likely to get for their steers,on average? USDA is about to issue its answer to those questions. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***USDA will issue its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts Thursday...

USDA's Outlook Board experts are getting ready to release their new forecasts for crop supplies, exports and prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***USDA will issue its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts Thursday at noon EST***

A recent USDA study looks at potential stocking impacts and financial climate risks within its Livestock Forage Disaster Program. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Aaraon Hrozencik)