USDA is just out with its first farm income forecast for 2021. It could be an unusual income year. (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, with some key numbers from USDA's new farm income forecast.

Farm income may go down this year while the cost of farm inputs and other production expenses are expected to rise. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

One analyst says that behind the expected drop in overall farm income this year, there are encouraging signs for the farm economy. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The current general sign-up period for acreage under the Conservation Reserve Program has now been extended past its original February 12th deadline. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Steve Peterson)

Should forests be considered infrastructure? (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack) EDS: The piece is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

In his confirmation hearing, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack pointed to some positive developments regarding the nation's forests. EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

USDA will seek out farmer input in any carbon capture efforts. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack) EDS: The piece is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack says he is upbeat on the possibility of carbon banks, which will capture and sequester carbon. EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack says there are opportunities for the agriculture sector to be on the front lines of mitigating climate change. EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.