Official websites use .gov A
.gov Website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
What are some of the concerns for agriculture due to last week's arctic cold front that covered most of the country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says mild temperatures in the Eastern half of the country, and precipitation for most of the nation, highlight the weather forecast for the period of January 4 - 10.
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)
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)