Winter wheat prospects are improving in the U.S. but getting worse in the Blacl Sea regions. (Gary Crawford and Nick Streff with USDA's National Agrlcultural Statistics Service)

USDA’s latest winter wheat production forecast reveals what could be a significant harvest for the 2024 crop. (Rod Bain and Nick Streff of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Nick Streff of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses notable state winter wheat yield totals as well as production forecasts by variety within USDA’s June reports.

The only state reporting orange production forecasts for USDA's June crop production reports contributes to an expected increase in the national crop. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Food shoppers got a bit of good news on the food price front this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with key numbers on food prices from the latest inflation report.

What is behind a slight increase in USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture condition ratings? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the more notable states regarding topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for the period ending June 9.

Other than a handful of states, U.S. pasture and rangeland condition ratings in most states and nationwide remain very good to excellent as summer approaches. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)