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Brooke Rollins becomes the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture after Thursday’s confirmation by the U.S. Senate. (Rod Bain and new Secretary Brooke Rollins)

What is behind USDA's lowering of production forecasts this month for both Argentina's and Brazil's corn crops? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains lower USDA corn production forecasts this month for both Argentina and Brazil.

February’s outlook at world wheat supply and demand estimates by USDA reflects several changes from the prior month, despite a relatively small increase in production forecasts. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Friday's USDA report on ag. prices shows farmers continuing to see very strong prices. (Gary Crawford)

U.S. cotton growers may make a big cut in acreage this spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

2023 could see a most unusual situation for the U.S. meat industry. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, with a quick summary of expected meat production trends in 2023.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, saying that despite much higher retail prices for meat products. consumer demand in 2022 has been very strong all year.

It was expected to be a quiet year in the Pacific Basin, but the Eastern Pacific recorded an above normal hurricane season in 2022. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)