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Drought is driving down USDA's forecasts for South American soybean production. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

How would you describe USDA's cut to South America's expected soybean production? (Stephanie Ho and World Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

As drought continues to expand and strengthen across the country, so does the rise in worries about crop conditions, planting conditions, and water supplies for the Spring and Summer months. Rod Bain looks at the ongoing drought and what potential impacts might be in the coming months in this...

Notable dry conditions in important agricultural areas in the Southern Plains are reflected in poor wheat condition ratings. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary notes some key themes that apply to rural economies, and our nation's economy, within the President's State of the Union address. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Winter wheat needs moisture -- especially at critical stages of development. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Kinks in the supply chain for foods are bringing on higher prices and those are bringing on some consumer reactions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Marketing Institute.

Of the two storms this week, where will there be any good news? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The first two months of 2022 saw little in the way of mountain snowpack accumulation for much of the West, but what does that mean for water supplies going into the Spring and Summer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The United States is heading into another period of active weather. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)