The application period for interested participants of USDA's first ag trade mission of 2024 is now underway through December 18th. (Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service)

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for this month indicates significant improvements in drought coverage over recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How is drought coverage for winter wheat growing areas according to the first U.S. Drought Monitor this meteorological winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at hay and cattle production areas covered in drought for the period ending December 5th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent declines in extreme to exceptional drought coverage across the country, per the December 5th U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable high end drought coverage by state for the period ending December 5th.

Friday's USDA report on ag. prices shows farmers continuing to see very strong prices. (Gary Crawford)

U.S. cotton growers may make a big cut in acreage this spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

2023 could see a most unusual situation for the U.S. meat industry. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, with a quick summary of expected meat production trends in 2023.