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The USDA September outlook for fall fruit and tree nuts produced a mixed bag of production forecasts. (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

USDA's latest season ending average price forecasts reflect increased prices for commodities this marketing year, but why? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)

What are the factors that could result in forecasted higher wheat prices for growers this marketing season? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)

USDA's Chief Economist says recent increases in soybean prices are based on our nation's demand for biofuels and other bean based innovations. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)

Will the 2026-27 commodity marketing year produce another record for U.S. corn exports? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)

This week's reopening of a New Mexico port of entry for Mexican live cattle imports continues the gradual resumption of southern border livestock entry with New World Screwworm protection protocols in place. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)

Pasture mealybug (PMB) is an invasive pest affecting warm season perennial grasses, sugarcane, and other crops in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. USDA is partnering with states, industry, extension, and researchers to improve detection, advance research, and reduce the pest’s impacts. USDA...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the range of temperatures across the country for the period of September 29 - October 5.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at state reporting significant very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings as of September 20.

Recent rains are making a difference in USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)