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USDA is cutting its projections for how much soybean oil will be used for biodiesel production. Here's why. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board)

World economies are growing and that's a good sign for U.S. cotton growers. (Gary Crawford. Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

A land-grant university economist says working together to develop efficient scale for small beef producers throughout the entire beef chain is one way to improve its resiliency and profitability. (Rod Bain and Keri Jacobs of the University of Missouri)

A child development expert says parents should be aware that small children may be worried or scared about returning to school or day care, especially after such a long time away from school. (Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Extension Child Development Specialist with Kansas State University)

Bradford Wiles, Extension Child Development Specialist at Kansas State University, saying that after more than a year of not attending school in person, some students may return to school academically a bit behind normal.

Corn and soybeans are up from the previous year - among the highlights from USDA's latest Crop Production Reports. (Rod Bain)

USDA's forecast for corn production was a lot different from what most traders expected. (Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

One expert says don't carve this week's surprising USDA crop forecasts in stone. Here's why. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Up to $500 million dollars in grants are now available for rural entities seeking support for local healthcare facilities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Two types of grants are now available for rural communities and health care centers to strengthen existing and add new care offerings and facilities. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Justin Maxson)