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What did USDA find when it released its first grain and rice stock forecasts for the new year? (Rod Bain)

Corn and soybean markets got some surprises in USDA's revised production estimates. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talking about the market reaction to USDA's revised production and stocks estimates for corn.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talking about what caused USDA to reduce its estimate for corn production.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talking about the new USDA production estimate for soybeans.

Overall inflation declined in December, but food Prices continued to rise. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

Rural economies rely on entrepreneurialism, and lenders are looking at innovation both in economic development and in financing. (Rod Bain and Jon Monson of Compeer Financial)

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.