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Friday's new USDA round of crop forecasts shows a larger than expected cotton crop and slightly lower price prospects for several crops. (Gary Crawford)
Although usually quiet, USDA's December crop production report did provide news of note regarding our nation's cotton and orange crops. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
What are the latest production numbers from USDA on the Florida orange crop, and how did two late fall hurricanes play a role? (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
USDA is preparing a special risk assessment report to help guide poultry producers' responses to the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)
USDA was among the federal agencies releasing announcements on co-stewardship efforts with tribal nations on federal lands during the White House Tribal Nations Summit Wednesday. (Rod Bain and President Joe Biden)
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, talking about current and pending agreements with tribal nations for co-management of federal lands.
How did a month-over-month decline in what crop producers received for prices for their commodIties impact USDA's latest Agricultural Prices index? (Rod Bain)
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.