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Despite a recent decrease in wildfires in the Western U.S., fire activity is still ongoing in various parts of the region going into meteorological Autumn. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What does USDA’s latest report on farmland values and cash rents reveal about 2024 values and trends? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at potential wildfire activity in the Northwest quadrant of the country this week and into the fall.

USDA trade officials expect to see increased export sales to Columbia after a recent trade mission there. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Alexis Taylor.

Wholesale egg prices are continuing to climb. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

One expert says there is very little standing in the way of a bumper harvest of soybeans and corn. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, saying this year's egg production is well below last year.

A recent panel contained dialogue between some of those who held the post as USDA’s top economic advisor – including former Chief Economists. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former Assistant Secretaries for Economics Robert Thompson and Dan Sumner. Former Chief Economist Joe Glauber and...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation covers much of the nation during the period of August 27 - September 2.

The latest dairy outlook from the Agriculture Department reflects opposite directions for production and prices. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)