The importance of school meal programs in assuring more secure food systems around the world was the topic of discussion at a United Nations summit which included U.S. participation. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

The nation's spring wheat crop is not living up to its original promise. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey)

This last week has produced very few changes in the condition ratings for corn and soybeans. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey. saying corn is having a rough season in several states.

USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest corn silking progress report.

USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on soybean crop development.

USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the peanut crop.

USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey, with an update on the rice crop.

USDA meteroologist, Brad Rippey, with a progress report on the winter wheat harvest.

The poor Texas cotton crop is pulling down national average condition ratings.