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Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service explains the intent of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATAC) in providing input to USDA and the U.S. Trade Representatives Office.

USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office are accepting applications through January 31st for positions on federal ag trade advisory committees. (Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service)

Most of us don't keep our New Year's resolution to start and stick with an exercise program? Why? (Gary Crawford, Dr. Karen Ensle and classic comedian, W.C. Fields)

Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian at Kansas State University, saying that if your pet is overweight, it can develop many health problems and have a shorter lifespan

What are the prospects for the South American soybean crop? We will soon get a new forecast from USDA. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Just like many of their owners, many U.S. pets are putting on too much weight. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying his group is monitoring South American crop developments closely. USDA will release its next forecast this coming Friday, January 12th.

Snowpack accumulations in the mountain range that provides California most of its water supply are concerning as the new year gets underway. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at mountain snowpack accumulations to begin 2024 in some Western ranges, and the potential for more as the winter snowpack season continues.

How does an extension of the current Farm Bill impact the wish lists of various commodity groups and ag organizations for a new one? (Rod Bain. Jobe Young of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Andy LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association.)