Christine Loiacono of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses the make-up and purpose of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.

There's been a little bit of improvement in the moisture condition of the nation's topsoils. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's latest look at milk production and prices noted demand for butter, and its impacts on the supply and demand ledger. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses recent increases in butter prices and what is behind that rise.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski reviews USDA's latest forecasts for milk category and class prices.

The "Feds Feed Families" program is celebrating a food donation milestone. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest funding awards for projects designed to expand the domestic production capacity of fertilizer are part of a broader effort, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses an expansion of crop insurance covering double cropping practices on farms in participating states.

How does USDA’s October outlook on beef production connect with its price forecasts for this year and next? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

How did the numbers from USDA’s latest quarterly hogs and pigs report find their way into the most recent look at pork production and hog prices? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)