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The top USDA economist says farmers this year have a better opportunity to profit from higher crop prices that they did last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist, Seth Meyer)

An analyst says strong crop markets will continue even with potential larger crop harvests this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, talking about the USDA forecast of another large global rice crop, almost 2 million tons larger than last year.

What's the production and marketing outlook for U.S. rice producers? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Analysts say the market situation for U.S. soybeans could stay strong for most of the upcoming marketing year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The upcoming marketing year looks promising for U.S. cotton growers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Under what circumstances does USDA reissue a WASDE report? (Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair)

USDA's WASDE report makes unbiased analysis of commodities around the world available to all. (Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair)

One of USDA's smallest and youngest agencies is responsible for putting out the monthly WASDE report. (Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair)

The importance of building relationships with local USDA staff and Cooperative Extension agents towards the success of a farm operation is not lost on one Mississippi ag producer. (Rod Bain and Frank Taylor)