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May was another stellar month for U.S. agricultural export sales. (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)

Will this year's agricultural exports reach the record high levels being projected? (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)

Study of climate smart agricultural practices and innovations by research institutions such as land grant universities hope to create a more resilient realm of ag. (Rod Bain. Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University. Ali Fares of Prairie View A and M University. Benjamin Houlton of Cornell University.)

With its upcoming world supply and demand forecasts USDA's Outlook Board hopes to add a little bit of certainty to a market that has had very little certainty this season. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The pork industry is interested in current research on molecular testing of viruses, and how that can help in detection and prevention of African Swine Fever. (Rod Bain and Liz Wagstrom of the National Pork Producers Council)

Trees and green spaces may do more for us than just helping clean the air we breathe and the water we drink. (Gary Crawford and Michelle Kondo, U.S. Forest Service social scientist)

An early July derecho event starting in South Dakota has growers concerned about the condition of spring planted crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Forty percent or more of the nation remains in drought for a record setting period, with that streak expected to continue for the foreseeable future. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A recent increase in drought coverage in growing areas of spring planted crops is raising concerns. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at month-over-month regional changes in drought coverage, per the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week ending July Fifth.