While mechanized equipment use grows in fruit and vegetable production, there is still the issue of adapting such innovation for various crops. (Rod Bain and Skyler Simnitt of the Economic Research Service)

USDA economic researcher, Skyler Simnitt, discusses some of the fruit and vegetable crops using mechanical harvesting equipment, and the need for more innovation to advance the use of mechanization aids.

Food shoppes this year may get a little bit of a price break for beef and pork. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

What are the chances that retail egg prices will decline this year after 2022's major increases? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

One expert says food shoppers this year are likely to see continued price hikes for butter and other so called "fats and oils" products. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

The current Deputy Agriculture Secretary announced Thursday she will soon be leaving her current role. (Rod Bain and Jewel Bronaugh)

USDA is forecasting another year of rising milk production, even as milk prices fall. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

A two day stretch of active weather in the Southeast this week produced several tornadoes - adding to an unusually high January count. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes tornado activity in the first month of this year, and its status regarding all-time records.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the latest round of tornadoes in the Southeast and how this has added to an eventful January for tornado activity.