The Agriculture Department's Chief Economist offered his first take of factors in the farm economic sector during the kick-off of USDA's Ag Outlook Forum Thursday. (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

What are USDA's forecasts for farm and food exports and imports for 2025, and what does that mean for our nation's ag trade balance? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What are some of the factors behind USDA's forecast Thursday of more corn to be planting in 2025? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A former U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Ag Negotiator offered thoughts on what can be done to increase agricultural exports during a presentation at this year’s USDA Ag Outlook Forum. (Rod Bain and Gregg Doud)

Increases for total food prices for groceries and restaurant dining are expected in 2025, per USDA's Food Price Outlook for the year. (Rod Bain and economist Megan Switzer)

USDA economist Megan Sweitzer explains the basis in measuring changes in egg prices and how it is reflected in the consumer egg price forecast for 2025.

Although overall food prices are expected to be up 2025, trends in various categories perhaps offer consumers some relief. (Rod Bain and USDA economist Megan Switzer)

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)