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Precision agricultural usage is the latest category covered under a USDA survey on farm technology use conducted every other year. (Rod Bain and Adam Peters of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Adam Peters of the National Agricultural Statistics Service talks about the history, intent and changes within its farm computer (now farm technological) use survey.

Adam Peters of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses some of the trends indicated in the latest edition of NASS's Farm Computer and Technology Use Survey.

Dairy producers are getting more assistance to help make up for losses caused by the pandemic and by price volatility. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Milk production continues to outpace 2020's output. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The latest topsoil moisture numbers show prevalent dryness in the Northwestern half of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes the few areas in the country that have notable topsoil moisture surpluses.

The country's pasture and rangeland conditions are nearly unchanged from a week ago. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes where in the country pastures are in good condition.

What will be the market effects of the current gradual downsizing of the beef cattle herd? (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)