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Does a projected increase in planted corn acreage translate to a possible record in U.S. corn production for this season? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)

USDA notes a slight production increase and larger supplies of soybeans this season, but how is this reflected in the season’s supply and demand forecast? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)

USDA grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates goes over projections for soybean oil and meal production, supply, and demand for 2025-26.

USDA grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates discusses this season's forecasts for domestic production, supply, and demand of sorghum from this year's Ag Outlook Forum.

The March edition of USDA’s State Stories includes the latest data from states reporting winter wheat crop condition. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses winter wheat condition concerns for crops in South Dakota and Nebraska as March is underway.

Some states within the Great Plains – Rockies regions of the nation noted high numbers in topsoil moisture very-short to short condition ratings at the end of February. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers highlights from states reporting pasture and rangeland conditions at the end of February, per the latest State Stories report.

Researchers have developed a smartphone app designed to give hog producers better data and tools to address heat stress issues. (Rod Bain and USDA researcher Jay Johnson).

Jay Johnson of the Livestock Behavior Research Unit notes some of the applications hog producers can use to monitor heat stress in their animals through a new smartphone app.