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Producers faced tighter margins in 2024 due in part to lower farm incomes, but will some of the factors behind lower incomes carry over into 2025? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Chief Economist Seth Meyer covers some examples of contraction of meat animal populations in 2024, and what that means for producer prices this year, and potential decisions for 2025.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer looks at recent dairy cattle and hog and pig production trends, and what that reflects regarding producer efforts to expand herds in 2025.

What are some of the notable numbers with the final U.S. Drought Monitor of 2024? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the significant shifts in drought coverage over the course of this past year.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional drought coverage is reported for the period ending December 31.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage pertaining to winter crops, hay and cattle per the latest U.S. Drought Monitor covering the end of December.

USDA's latest data on our nation's cotton production forecast has led to adjustments in both the U.S. and world cotton balance sheets this month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses how lower production forecasts for our nation's cotton crop translates into adjustments in the domestic supply and demand estimate.

Increased forecasts for soybean production in two countries are contributing to similar changes in the world soybean market situation. . (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowksi)