Radio Newsline

It's not a big improvement in the condition of the nation's pastures and rangelands, but livestock producers will take what they can get. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Producers in drought affected parts of the country can now receive greater flexibilities within their crop insurance policies, due to emergency procedures announced by USDA. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy explains how emergency procedures related to crop insurance are providing greater flexibilities to agents and policyholders in drought impacted areas.

USDA is forecasting higher cotton production and slightly lower prices, compared to last month. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

The latest cotton outlook includes developments in Texas, the country's number one cotton-producing state. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says the biggest change in world cotton is lower production expected in Pakistan.

What's the latest outlook for soybeans? (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says there were not many big changes in the outlook for global soybean production.

USDA's latest outlook for rice shows some higher overall stocks, and overall higher prices. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

There are several factors affecting the latest outlook for the nation's rice crop. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)