USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the crop progress numbers for the nation's barley crop are in sharp contrast to last year at this time.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the pace of the nation's winter wheat harvest is ahead of average.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rainy weather has slowed cotton development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's cotton crop improved slightly overall, nationally.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at the nation's rice crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at development of the nation's peanut crop.

How is the farm economy doing? Ask the farm lenders. (Gary Crawford and Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration)

Projects designed to connect schools and students with their local producers were recent recipients of a USDA grant award. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Stacey Dean)

Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Stacey Dean covers a USDA grant program that provides both nutrition and knowledge about local food systems to students.

Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacey Dean shares types of projects funded under a USDA grant program strengthening the connection between local farms and schools.