Radio Newsline

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer giving one reason why the contraction in the beef cattle herd is not going to end anytime soon.

Despite a recent rise in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, drought coverage nationwide has decreased so far since the start of 2024. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals good news regarding various crop production areas across the country covered in some form of drought. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the dramatic decline in extreme and exceptional drought nationwide, and on a state by state level, per the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending February 27th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over drought coverage for some active crops and commodities for the period ending February 27.

2023 could bring another downturn in U.S. agricultural exports. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist Bart Kenner)

This country is expected to import more foreign ag. products this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with the new export forecast.

Dairy producers have until April 29th to sign up for coverage for this year under USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses a USDA farm safety net program for dairy producers, and an online decision tool available at "dmc.dairymarkets.org".