The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Index indicates producers during December received lower prices in total for commodities. (Rod Bain)

The Ag Secretary-designate says he wants to minimize disruptions in the food and ag industry. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

The man who would be head of USDA says he supports more investment in scientific research. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

Land grant universities are well-placed to help America meet future challenges.(Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

In comments to land grant universities, Ag Secretary designate Tom Vilsack urged young people to prepare for future challenges the country is facing.

This past week was huge when it comes to U.S./China corn trade. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

No dramatic shifts are indicated in the latest USDA cattle inventory numbers. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, giving some of the key numbers from Friday's USDA Cattle Inventory Report.

Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, with some of the dairy numbers in Friday's USDA Cattle Inventory Report.

Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land discusses the importance of both agriculture and the technological advances within ag, in addressing significant global challenges in the future.