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Starting up a new small-scale meat processing plant is risky, but experts say it can be done under the right conditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Producers Justin Tupper and Mark Gardiner. Dr. Glyunn Tonsor with Kansas State University...

The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows a steady decline in corn and soybean condition ratings. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Markets are calmer now after USDA's acreage report last week brought out the bulls in the corn and soybean markets. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at corn silking progress.

Farmers have made some somewhat unusual increases in plantings of several crops. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at the latest corn condition ratings.

Producers in drought impacts areas continue to worry how their crops and livestock might fare as excessive dryness intensifies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's soybeans are blooming ahead of the five year average.

USDA is looking for partners to help conserve the nation's wetlands. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Carrie Lindig, NRCS Easement Programs Division Director

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the season's first look of soybeans setting pods.