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Topsoil moisture shortages continue to outnumber surpluses around the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Where are the driest states in the country this week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pastures in drought-stricken areas are still in rough shape. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There has been a slight decline in overall pasture conditions, week-over-week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Shocks to the U.S. beef supply chain the past two years has led to discussions and study on how to improve resiliency throughout the system. Rod Bain and economic experts of the livestock sector look at ways that supply disruptions can be minimized, and product availability is not reduced, in this...

Some farmers are increasingly concerned about rapidly rising costs and smaller supplies for the inputs they need to produce a crop. (Gary Crawford and Scott Gerlt with the American Soybean Association)

There are many false rumors and beliefs about Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford has another report on another batch of vaccine misinformation. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.

Are the current low interest rates on farm loans about to disappear? (Gary Crawford and Jackson Takach, Chief Economist for Farmer Mac)

What's next on the Covid-19 vaccination front? Medical experts are trying to answer that and many other questions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus at the University of Iowa.

There's a new resource guide to help increase access to childcare in rural areas. (Rod Bain. Justin Maxson, USDA Deputy Under Secretary and Katie Hamm, HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary)