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What are the latest measurements for U.S. soybean crop planting prorgress and emergence for the period ending May 18? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Winter wheat crop progress categories remain ahead of the average schedule despite a cool week weatherwise in some growing areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest domestic rice crop planting progress, emergence, and condition ratings for the period ending May 18.
How died the recent closure of our border to imported Mexican cattle due to New World Screwworm concerns affect USDA's latest balance sheet for beef? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski looks at May's steer price forecast for 2025, as well as a first look at 2026 beef production and steer price forecasts.
Make sure your summer dish is remembered for its flavor, not a foodborne illness. Keep these potluck food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in mind.