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Rapidly rising input costs could have significant effects next season on producers' bottom lines and planting plans. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The complexity of hiring labor for the agricultural workforce has grown in recent months. (Rod Bain. Brody Staple of EDGE Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers.)

Farm guestworkers and their employers have been impacted by COVID-19 vaccination requirements. (Rod Bain and Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers)

USDA researchers and collaborators are turning to simulation models in efforts to help dryland farmers address issues related to water management and sustainability. (Rod Bain and researcher, Robert Lescano)

What are some important ways to keep your fresh-cut Christmas tree healthy during the holiday season? (Rod Bain and Mississippi State University Extension's John Kushla)

Corn and soybean markets are reacting to lower-than-expected planted acres numbers in USDA's Acreage report. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, with an overview of the acreage numbers for soybeans.

The White House is highlighting the growing threat posed by wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

President Biden is announcing plans to strengthen the U.S. firefighting effort by improving financial incentives for firefighters. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

The U.S. government has many technological capabilities that can be used to help in the fight against wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)