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What were the factors behind an improvement in the most recent USDA national topsoil moisture condition report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some notable state reports regarding topsoil moisture shortage conditions for the period ending April 7th.

Has world agriculture production over a six-decade period trended towards use of less resources and, in turn, become more sustainable? (Rod Bain and USDA research economist Keith Fuglie)

USDA research economist Keith Fuglie explains a measurement model used to determine agricultural production on the global scale versus the amount of inputs needed to reach such production levels.

USDA research economist Keith Fuglie looks at how the total factor productivity model points to increased global ag production with fewer inputs needed.

Consumers last month were paying a lot more for shelter and gasoline, but not for food. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with key food price data from the March Consumer Price Index.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, saying food was not a contributor to inflation in March.

A senior USDA trade official discussed some of the possible impacts on agriculture trade associated with a potential government shutdown. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Representatives from various state agriculture departments offered their perspective on potential trade opportunities after participating in a USDA-led ag trade mission to Chile. (Rod Bain. North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring. Colorado Ag Commissioner Kate Greenberg.)