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Citrus and sugar production adjustments from Florida's crops are usually the primary highlights within USDA's annual February Crop Production Report. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA is cutting its forecasts for Argentina's drought-affected corn and soybean crops. (Gary Crawford)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses citrus production forecasts from Florida and how that has been impacted this year.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses the latest corn and soybean production forecasts for Argentina, and how those numbers reflect drought conditions in that nation.

The Agriculture Secretary says there are more benefits of adopting climate smart farming practices than just having healthier soils. ("Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Farmers this year will likely have to deal with continued rises in production costs. (Gary Crawford. USDA Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Most farmers this year are expected to receive less of their incomes from direct government payments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

One expert says don't take USDA's new trade forecast for the upcoming fiscal year too seriously. There are too many unknowns. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

New USDA loans and grants are being used to rescue old and inadequate water and sewer systems in West Virginia. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest national topsoil moisture condition report shows no changes in categories, despite some significant changes on state and regional levels. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)