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Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying USDA's first forecasts for current summer crops this Friday could, of course, differ considerably from what actually ends up happening.

Vaccinating poulty flocks against avian influenza would not totally eliminate the bird flu problem, says one expert. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Yuko Sato with Iowa State University.

Dr. Yuko Sato with Iowa State University, talking about the massive logistics that would be involved in vaccinating the nation's poultry flocks against bird flu.

Dr. Yuko Sato with Iowa State University, talking about another aspect that would have to be considered in any future plan to vaccinate poultry flocks for avian influenza.

Providing rural broadband projects with needed technical assistance is the intent of a new funding program offered by USDA. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad)

Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad discusses the three categories available for rural broadband project applications seeking technical assistance under a new USDA program.

An expert has some advice for producers with small poultry flocks on how to help protect that flock from avian influenza. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Yuko Sato with Iowa State University)

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates another month-over-month decline in total drought coverage across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at recent reductions in U.S. drought coverage compared to peaks over the past three years of long-term drought.

One region in the country is behind an increase in the most extreme categories in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor – going against a trend of shrinking drought coverage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)