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Mike McConnell, USDA economist, with his perspective on rising prices for fertilizer and other production inputs. His comments came during USDA's Outlook Forum Friday.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum that he sees the U.S. agriculture sector as strong and resilient. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum that he prospects for U.S. agricultural exports have been good, and are expected to improve. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What are the prospects for U.S. ag exports to China? (Stephanie Ho, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Sr. Commerce Dept China Advisor Elizabeth Economy)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack notes that while China is an important market for U.S. agricultural products, his USDA also is looking to diversify to other global markets too.

Here's the latest unofficial preview of planted acreage for this spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA's Chief Economist projects another good year for U.S. agriculture, but projections may be clouded by recent events in Europe. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The U.S. Agriculture Secretary says he doesn't expect huge market problems from the current outbreaks of avian influenza. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

It's too early to project the effects on fertilizer supplies and prices of the situation in Ukraine. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary Thursday announced a new program designed to improve and expand meat and poultry processing capacity. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)