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A speedy harvest season is getting faster. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Dryness is slowing the progress of the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying last week's freeze had no effect on the corn crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying the condition of the cotton crop has improved during this past week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with latest on the Georgia cotton crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the peanut crop.

Southeast growers suffering Hurricane Helene related damages and losses will soon receive indemnity payments under a federal crop insurance product. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger discusses a recently triggered weather-index insurance policy used to pay indemnities to Hurricane Helene impacted producers.

USDA risk management officials rely on an alternative source of weather data to assure timely indemnity payments to Hurricane Helene impacted ag producers. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

USDA’s October outlook for beef production and steer prices reflects increases for both within both forecast years. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)