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USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski saying USDA is still closely tracking crops in South America.

This past week brought an increase in the percentage of topsoils that are short of moisture. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about some places that have surplus topsoil moisture.

A more flexible Annual Forage Insurance Program is in the works. (Gary Crawford and USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger) Broadcasters: The Annual Forage Insurance Program is a pilot program only available in these states: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota...

Food price inflation at the grocery store seems to be almost nil. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, reviews some of the food categories which, on average, are selling for less than this time a year ago.

The intent of USDA's Census of Agriculture is to ask questions of producers to better understand the make-up of farming and ranching in the U.S. Yet some producers have their own set of questions regarding the Census, and the 2022 Census now being conducted is no exception. Rod Bain looks at some of...

The Agriculture Secretary used this week's AIM for Climate Summit as opportunity to update on two climate oriented efforts announced last fall at the United Nations' COP27 event. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

There is one exception to what has been a picture of shrinking nationwide drought according to start of May U.S. Drought Monitor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides an update on two U.S. commitments announced at last fall’s COP 27 climate event – the updates announced at this week’s AIM for Climate Summit.