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The U.S. announced this week it seeks new dispute settlement consultations with Canada on its dairy policy - the latest challenge by our nation within the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The monster winter storm now moving across the country has many farmers and ranchers very concerned. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers in parts of the South are bracing for a possibly damaging freeze later this week.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says much of the nation's winter wheat went into dormancy in poor shape and could be more at risk of damage from wind and severe cold.

A regular study conducted by USDA looks at the economic benefits and export market opportunities created through its Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek)

One Christmas tree grower in Virginia is urging more farmers, especially new farmers, to get into the Christmas tree business. (Gary Crawford and farmer, Jim Gehlsen)

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)

Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson, saying that California rice plantings could hit a low not seen in over 60 years.