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USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg saying that dry topsoils are causing concerns in the South and Southeast.

Americans are expected to consume 375 million hamburgers this Fourth of July. How much will the average burger cost? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with a price breakdown of hamburger components since last year.

USDA's outlook of U.S. hop production this season reveals how many acres with strung wire of product should be available for harvest. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

The latest USDA outlook on maple syrup production indicates more product this season after a year-over-year production rebound. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains changes to the reporting process for U.S. maple syrup production, and how that affect the 2024 totals.

USDA has just unveiled a proposed rule to help boost fairness in livestock dealings. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlining actions promoting fairness in the livestock industry. He spoke to a Center for American Progress webinar.

Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, saying that DOJ is bringing more resources to boosting fair competition in the livestock industry.

Mostly friendly weather forecasts are helping keep a lid on corn and soybean prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)