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One USDA expert says that running an ag. trade deficit, as is being projected for Fiscal Year 2023, is not a spectre of disaster for the U.S. agricultural economy. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Research is underway to apply to cover cropping systems some of the precision agriculture principals found with field nutrient application. (Rod Bain and Ali Nafchi of South Dakota State University Extension)

Producers considering operating an agritourism facility need to consider some of the challenges associated with running it. (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

Ali Nafchi of South Dakota State University Extension discusses research underway to incorporate precision agricultural methods to gain greater efficiencies and benefits from cover cropping systems.

Some of the practices making up sustainable agriculture are ones used by past generations of farmers without realization of such. (Rod Bain and Tim Palmer of the National Association of Conservation Districts)

An Extension expert advises beginning farmers that any legal agreements need to be drawn up by an attorney to protect themselves against potential situations. (Rod Bain and Kelly McAdam of University of New Hampshire Extension)

Many otherwise safety-conscious outdoor grillers either forget or ignore one key food safety practice. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)...

It looks like many corn and soybean producers changed their minds and their planting intentions between March and actual planting time. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA will be re-surveying farmers in three states about their planted acres, in light of some significant weather-related planting delays. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Farmers are putting fewer overall acres into production this year. (Gary Crawford and Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)