What are some of the goals of USDA's new Under Secretary of Rural Development regarding expanding economic and quality of life opportunities in rural America? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small offers examples of how her mission area offers wide-ranging opportunities in rural communities.

A new initiative brings USDA’s Farm Service Agency and multiple partners together to measure and monitor soil carbon. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux explains three partner-driven projects within FSA’s new soil carbon monitoring initiative.

USDA's latest forecasts show production of two major meat types moving in opposite directions. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

High demand for meat is translating into mostly higher prices. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is reducing its forecast for pork exports due to reduced demand from China.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is forecasting year-over-year growth in poultry production.

The main story in dairy is USDA's reduced forecast for milk production. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski has the latest outlook for dairy exports and prices.