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The USDA official overseeing the mission area for Farmers Markets explains why each individual markets have their own identities. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Services Jenny Moffitt)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Services Jenny Moffitt explains some of the characteristics that make Farmers Markets unique - both collectively and as individual offerings in communities.

Dry weather is speeding development of many crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Ripey)

This year's income prospects for crop producers are far different from those involved in animal agriculture. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Farm production expenses may fall this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer,

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, with some key numbers from USDA's 2024 farm income forecast.

Two dates in the final quarter of 2024 are set for ranking of Fiscal Year 2025 funding applications for projects under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. (Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service talks about scheduled batching dates for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program applications, as well as potential future dates in Fiscal Year 2025.

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses priorities for projects applying for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program funding for Fiscal Year 2025.

While the start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season has been slower than forecasted, there are signs activity might pick up in coming weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)