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What were some of the economic trends for the farm sector from the past year, and how might those trends reflect projections for the 2025 farm economy? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for the period of January 14 - 20.

How might some of the 2024 income, margin, and population trends associated with livestock, poultry, and egg producers reflect potential in these areas for 2025? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

* - STATIONS : Please no longer air this after 11 AM Eastern Friday, January 10th - * Several USDA year-end production forecasts and stock reports will be available for use in crafting this month’s domestic ag supply and demand balance sheet. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World...

What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

One of the most recognizable aspects of the time of the 32nd Agriculture Secretary has been presentations on a circular economic model for rural America, but what are some aspects behind this presentation? (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

How are farm input costs for this year expected to shape margins for ag producers? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

* -The January USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates will be released Friday, January 10th at 12 PM EST - * Several USDA year-end production forecasts and stock reports will be available for use in crafting this month’s domestic ag supply and demand balance sheet....

* -The January USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates will be released Friday, January 10th at 12 PM EST - * The latest forecasts for South American soybean crops are among the featured items in USDA’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate. (Rod Bain...

Trends and characteristics of family farms and ranches are revealed in the latest edition of an annual USDA report studying such data. (Rod Bain and Katherine Lim of the Economic Research Service)