The Chinese are continuing to buy more U.S. food and agricultural products than at this time last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

The U.S. appetite for foreign food and agricultural products is growing fast. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Greater development of open data resources and management tools will be significant in improving the resiliency of agriculture, according to a researcher looking into this field. (Rod Bain and Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University)

Corn and Soybean condition ratings are not much different this week, compared to last. (Gary Crawford and USDAS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The winter wheat harvest approaches two thirds complete. Spring wheat crop slow to take off, but looking very good. (Gary Crawford and USDAS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest look at corn crop development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest look at soybean crop development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest look at cotton development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest look at the conditon of the cotton crop, as of July 10th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest look at peanut crop development and condition.