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Some experts say there was one industry that was hit hardest by Covid. It's now trying to recover but is being bedeviled by new challenges. (Gary Crawford and National Restaurant Association economist, Hudson Riehl)

Continuing cuts in South American soybean production are creating greater trade opportunities for U.S. soybeans. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Prices for U.S. soybeans are strong and are likely to rise a bit more. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

U.S. soybean oil exports are expected to be up significantly, with strong prices.(Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Record-level production in India is driving the global balance sheet for rice. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA has raised its season market average price forecast for rice, even though rice supplies are not tight.

The latest Consumer Price Index report shows a substantial spike in food prices last month. (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist)

Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, reviewing the price increases the February Consumer Price Index showed for the three major food categories.

Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, reviewing what the Consumer Price Index shows when it comes to last month's price hikes for meats and other food products.

A U.S. Forest Service hotshot crew member recalls his recent experience as a U.S. Olympic team member in snowboarding. (Rod Bain and Robby Burns)