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USDA economist Bart Kenner explains what is behind an ag trade deficit, per the latest look at trade, covering the first eleven months of 2024.

USDA economist Bart Kenner discusses changes how changes in bulk commodity export values resulted in a year-over-year value reduction despite an increase in export volume.

Two USDA Rural Development programs announced funding awards to projects designed to expand clean energy use and availability. (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsey Dirksen-Londrigan)

Perhaps one of the forgotten aspects of the life and career of the recently passed 39th President of the United States is his agricultural connection. (Rod Bain and President Jimmy Carter)

The Agriculture Department's Chief Economist explains why there was a surge of used cooking oil imports last year, and what that means for the nation's biofuel industry going forward. (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

What did the latest edition of USDA’s “America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance” show regarding income trends on household farms? (Rod Bain and research economist Katherine Lim)

Data and trends on on-farm commodity storage and precision ag technology use are new editions to the latest version of USDA’s “America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance” report. (Rod Bain and research economist Katherine Lim)

What are some of the findings of USDA’s first State Stories report for this winter regarding winter wheat crop, topsoil moisture, and pasture and rangeland conditions? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the intent of the State Stories series of reports issued monthly during the winter period.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states reporting topsoil moisture condition ratings for December as part of the USDA-NASS State Stories report.