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The Agriculture Secretary says USDA will need a Little bigger budget next year. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Projects to boost struggling rural economies are showing signs of success. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlining for the House Ag. Appropriations Subcommittee some of USDA's missions.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlining for the House Ag. Appropriations Subcommittee two good ways to help producers.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gave its outlook regarding potential Spring flood activity for this season, with perhaps a surprising report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the U.S. where minor flooding could take place this Spring.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how the lack of Spring flooding concerns along the Missouri River system could translate into low water concerns for barge traffic along the mid and lower Mississippi River this fall.

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)