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A collaborative effort to prevent the spread of several invasive fruit fly species in the Golden State is making progress in effort to protect fruits and vegetables from potential damage. (Rod Bain and Richard Johnson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Richard Johnson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains the threat of various invasive fruit fly species to California commercial and backyard agriculture.

Richard Johnson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses California counties impacted by recent quarantines associated with invasive fruit flies.

USDA's latest food price forecast should be good news for shoppers. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with the latest food price forecast

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about an August hurricane that had significant impacts through the eastern half of the country, its agriculture and its supply chain.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses a February period of cold and how it affected agriculture, especially in Texas and Louisiana.