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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there have been delays with the rice harvest.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at the nation's peanut harvest progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says ratings for the nation's peanut crop are favorable compared to last year.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the sugarbeet harvest pace is behind schedule.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the harvest pace for the nation's sunflower crop is ahead of the five year average.

One example of how drought this season has impacted small grain crops in the Northwest quadrant of the country can be found within USDA spring wheat acreage and production numbers. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The nation's top agricultural official says people's attitudes about the changing climate are different from just a few years ago. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Many school districts are finding it increasingly difficult, or impossible, to get the foods they need for school meals. (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the University of Colorado Thursday, calling for more resources for forest management.

Farm transfers from an older to younger generation, whether to a family or non-family member, usually include questions and concerns from both sides of this succession. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension)