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USDA’s Economic Research Service provides important farm, food security, and rural economic data reports used as information resources for several stakeholders. (Rod Bain and ERS Administrator Spiro Stefanou)

Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou discusses the mission of his agency, and its role as a federal principal statistical agency.

Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou highlights some of the reports his agency will present before the end of 2024.

Several categories in USDA’s latest crop progress report for corn reflects an ahead of schedule pace. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey highlights states with notable numbers regarding denting and maturation of their corn crops.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the states where corn harvest rates and – or condition are significant for the week ending September 15th.

What are some of the notable reflections within various categories of USDA’s latest crop progress report for soybeans? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states with notable soybean crop leaf dropping progress for the week ending September 15th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at soybean producing states with highlights in either their harvest pace or crop condition for the period ending September 15th.

This year's cotton crop nationally report progress above the five-year average in development and harvest categories, per USDA's September 15th report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)