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USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell provides the findings from the September Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.

18 U.S.C. § 208 and 5 C.F.R. §§ 2635.601-607 While Federal ethics law does not prohibit executive branch employees from seeking non-federal employment, the “seeking employment” rules are broader, and apply earlier, than most employees realize. For that reason, if you begin any communications aimed...

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam talks about some of the details with the second phase of USDA's Emergency Livestock Relief Program, with program sign-up now underway through October 31.

Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Lauren Stump says existing Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service programs are being utilized and enhanced in preventing New World Screwworm from entering our country.

*-September is National Suicide Prevention Month-* The stigma of mental health challenges in rural America have lessened in recent years due to increased education, awareness, and resources. (Rod Bain and Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation)

USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report shows conditions reflective of late September. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA’s late September U.S. Pasture and Rangeland Condition Reports shows nearly even numbers on the opposite ends of condition ratings. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam discusses eligibility requirements and documents associated with sign up of the second phase of the Emergency Livestock Relief Program.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey highlight states reporting significant very short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the period ending September 21st.

What are some of the details eligible livestock producers should know when applying for USDA’s latest round of Emergency Livestock Relief Program assistance? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)