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How did lower prices received by crop growers overall in October contribute to the latest overall ag prices received index issued by USDA? (Rod Bain)

One analyst says if you look for them, there are some positives from USDA's new farm income forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA is projecting a modest increase this year in farm production expenses. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Wildfire activity in Canada reached record numbers in 2023 regarding total acreage burned this year, with impacts from those complexes felt in the U.S. as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What's the story behind the recent very tight supplies of real Christmas trees? (Gary Crawford and Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association)

Hosting a holiday party can be stressful for the host, but sometimes more stressful for the host's pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

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.