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USDA’s annual look at trends in rural America indicates a trend of increased overall rural population. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Jim Davis)

Jim Davis of the Economic Research Services discusses the focus of USDA's annual Rural America at a Glance report in general, and specific topics for the 2023 edition of the report.

Economic researcher Jim Davis discusses five significant findings within the latest edition of USDA's Rural America at a Glance report.

A West Virginia Norway Spruce is making its rounds in route to Washington D.C. where it will soon be decorated and on display as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. (Rod Bain and Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service)

Food price inflation is continuing to abate. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist, reviews what the Consumer Price Index said about inflation in the general economy last month.

Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist, reviewing what the latest Consumer Price Index says about last month's food price situation.

Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist, saying cereal and bakery product prices are finally settling down.

As labor costs for fruit and vegetable growers continue to increase, what are some strategies available for improved management and increased production? (Rod Bain and economic researcher, Skyler Simnitt)

USDA economic researcher Skyler Simnitt discusses a recent study on higher labor cost in fruit and vegetable production and what strategies and tools growers are using to address it.