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USDA’s August corn production report came in with surprising numbers but what role did acreage adjustments play in that? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There are several food safety tips to pack along with school lunches for your child, courtesy of a USDA food safety expert. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer explains the contributions of farmer surveys and Farm Service Agency acreage data in the August projections of U.S. corn and soybean production.

It may be late in the summer season, but fresh summer fruits remain plentiful and available for us to enjoy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA research economist Catharine Weber. Some classic summertime songs.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses lower USDA soybean acreage and production forecasts in August and initial response by the markets.

More consumers are realizing how producer-funded commodity checkoff programs provides them a myriad of usable items – whether products, education, or information. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Famous thespians Robert Mitchum and Sam Elliot. Mac Marshall and Kyle Durham of the United...

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses adjustments in cotton, wheat, and rice acreage within USDA's August Crop Production Reports.

While a Southern Maryland cattle operator is no stranger to farmers markets or diversity in his business, his latest venture operated its first ever farmers market booth in Washington DC. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Charlie Sasscer the III.

There is one area of USDA's August U.S. corn supply and demand ledger that stands out in reference to how expected record production will be used. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA’s release of its potato acres planted report could give a glimpse of yield and production totals for this year’s crop. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Catharine Weber