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USDA forecast calls for record corn and soybean yields (Gary Crawford and Fleming Gibson with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

The combination of yield surveys and certified acreage numbers led to record soybean production forecasts and more notable projections in USDA’s August Crop Production reports. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer explains how the incorporation of data earlier than usual is creating a unique crop production forecast for August.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses this month’s USDA corn production forecasts and how that compares to both industry forecasts and market reaction.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer compares USDA’s August cotton production forecast with what the trade industry expected for this month’s projections.

Hurricane Debby was not as damaging to agriculture as had been expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Soybean and corn condition ratings have remained amazingly consistent during this growing season.. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey) says you have to go away from major corn growing areas to find probles with the crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on soybean progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at t he condition of the cotton crop.