Corn and soybean markets continue to react to reports of deepening dryness in major growing areas of southern Brazil. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

Mark Brusberg, USDA Chief Meteorologist, describing the dry conditions in the state of Parana and other southern growing areas of Brazil.

Mark Brusberg, USDA Chief Meteorologist, describing the excellent growing conditions in the northern areas of Brazil.

Hog producers seem to be approaching the new year with a "Wait-and-See" Attitude. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The ag sector continues to explain to consumers how farm and food innovations and technologies offer benefits to them. (Rod Bain. Chad Passman of John Deere. Scott Holt of Merck Animal Health)

As some areas of the Southern and Central Plains have seen no or little precipitation since mid-October, impacts on crops, pastures and rangelands continue to grow more adverse. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

This is the time of year when we look back at the year that's ending and ahead to the year to come. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford takes the farm economy to the doctor's office for its annual health checkup. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

The next few days will feature temperatures in the lower 48 states at extreme ends of the spectrum, from bitter cold to summer-like warmth. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Rising food prices and supply chain problems are causing headaches for school meal providers, but some help is coming. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Stacy Dean. Administrator of USDA's Agriculture...

The wide range of USDA rural infrastructure investments is on display through projects receiving recently announced Rural Development funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Iowa State Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield. Arizona State Rural Development Director Charlene...