Both major categories within USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition ratings indicated improvements thanks to recent active weather in parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings by state for the period ending May 5th.

One has to go back to 2020 to find a better start to a year for our country's pasture and rangeland conditions, per USDA's inaugural look for 2024. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how the start of this year's pasture and rangeland condition ratings report compares to the beginning of prior years.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings by state for the period ending May 5th.

Weather events and problems will be a major factor that USDA analysts will use this week as they prepare to issue their global supply and demand forecasts. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Many federal departments are struggling to hire and retain workers. The USDA's Farm Service is no exception. (Gary Crawford and the Associate Administrator Steve Peterson)

How big a winter wheat crop will growers harvest this year? We will soon have a better idea of that as USDA gets ready to release its first official winter wheat forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ****USDA will release its wheat production forecast Friday, May...

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.