Crop growers have until mid-July to report acreage planted this year at their local Farm Service Agency office, but why is it important? (Rod Bain and FSA Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham)

Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham explains why crop acreage reporting is an important producer eligibility requirement for several USDA programs.

There are at least a couple of positive signs in USDA's latest ag. trade update. ( Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner).

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with a summary of the key numbers in USDA's latest trade update.

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with bulk product export numbers from USDA's latest Ag. Trade Update.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a soybean planting update.

The nation's corn crop still looks very good. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

It's a strong start this year for soybeans. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey with a cotton update.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with an update on rice condition ratings.