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The Agriculture Secretary says a recently announced increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could resolve a significant monthly challenge for beneficiaries in consuming a more nutritious diet. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Weather problems in many wheat-producing countries are turning projections for world wheat supplies topsy-turvey. Prices are showing the effects. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Cuts in U.S. and Brazil's corn production will likely have the expected effect on corn markets. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Chairman)

The latest corn and soybean condition ratings compare unfavorably with the same time last year. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the majority of corn in the country is doughing.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at denting progress for the nation's corn crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at where corn conditions are the lowest in the country

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at soybeans blooming.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at worsening soybean condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the season's last look at what he describes as abysmal spring wheat conditions.