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The latest U.S. Topsoil Moisture Condition Report reflects conditions that could impact both spring crop harvest and winter crop planting at the present time. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, highlights states with either notable topsoil moisture surplus or very-short-to-short conditions for the period ending September 11.

Despite continued extremes in states regarding pasture and rangeland conditions, overall conditions slightly improved week-over-week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What kind of year is 2022 shaping up to be for the nation's farm economy? Gary Crawford gets the answer to that question from two top USDA economists on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service...

How long will world and U.S. grain and oilseed markets remain tight and prices high? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The Agriculture Secretary recently gave a preview of the September 28th White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

What will smaller world and U.S. rice supplies mean for prices? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The Agriculture Secretary recently explained how he sees climate smart commodities and practices as key to improving rural economies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, talking about some of the adjustments USDA has made in the supply and demand forecasts for rice.

The original "People's Garden" is in Washington, D.C., but soon there could be one anywhere in the country. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.