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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)

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the purpose of his upcoming visit to Europe, and how it connects to issues of climate change. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Producers, as a whole, received slightly less in prices for their commodities in September compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)

Recent grant awards to state agriculture departments are the latest steps in building upon a network designed to aid ag producers dealing with stresses. (Rod Bain and Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)