More milk production and slightly lower prices---that's the forecast for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, with USDA's milk production forecast for 2024.

This year's selected U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree not only continues a yearly tradition since 1970, but comes from a state with traditions of its own. (Rod Bain and Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service)

Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service in West Virginia describes this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree selected from her home state.

Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the origins of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and its connections to a West Virginia forest.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the potential of climate smart markets and innovations to provide new opportunities for producers around the world. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary recognizes the role of corporations among the many groups of partners within USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodity program. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Dry conditions remain the predominant trend in USDA's latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the period ending September 17.

Although USDA's latest Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Report reflects consistency, there are pockets across the county with conditions leaning towards one extreme or the other. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)