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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 La Nina weather pattern is delaying the arrival of rains in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

The threat of wildfires remains in the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)