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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)

Extreme drought conditions in various wheat growing regions are contributing to lower wheat production forecasts compared to the previous year. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA's quarterly stock forecasts revealed a surprise regarding ending stocks for corn and soybeans, compared to industry projections. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is more than one reason for encouraging climate-smart agriculture. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)

USDA's latest Agricultural Prices report indicates producers of most commodities noticed an increase in what they received pricewise compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the University of Colorado Thursday, saying the future of our agricultural exports will depend on our products being raised in a climate-smart manner.