One expert is voicing optimism about the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What were some of the contents of USDA's first State Stories report for the winter of 2023-24? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over conditions in some of the country's winter wheat growing states per the latest State Stories report.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the December State Stories report to glean the latest condition ratings for some soft red winter wheat growing states.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reveals states recording forty per cent or more very poor to poor topsoil moisture condition ratings per the latest State Stories report.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how the National Agricultural Statistics Service's State Stories monthly reports came into being and what they entail.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses notable state pasture and rangeland condition ratings at the end of December.

U.S. soybean growers could see lower exports and higher domestic use in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer).

One expert says it could be more difficult for producers to turn a profit in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers should be able to weather another year of possible lower incomes.