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Compared to the past four years, 2024 seems quiet regarding lack of a singular event causing shocks in the farm market and farm prices, according to USDA’s Chief Economist. (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses how a quiet 2024 resulted in minimal shock in crop markets and little in price moderations over the course of the year.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer looks at the potential of a shock to agricultural markets in 2025 that could produce commodity price impacts.

A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes two, late Spring multi-day tornadic outbreaks. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)

A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes swings of drought coverage across the country throughout the year. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how the timing of drought coverage across the country this year benefitted several of our summer crops.

The Agriculture Secretary says current ag economic forecasts demonstrate the need to create more diverse market opportunities for producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary told reporters at the annual USDA Ag Outlook Forum that the primary issue of an ongoing dispute over corn exports into Mexico involves science. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary acknowledges his addresses are a means to educate citizens on the vital nature of both agriculture and the rural areas of our country. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA’s annual Ag Outlook Forum presented the Department’s first take on major crop commodities for the coming year. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)