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Chief Economist Justin Benevidez notes the increased value of livestock and poultry in 2025 that led to a rise in farm expenditures in the meat animal categories.

What were some of the notable adjustments year over year in USDA's latest look at farm expenditures? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)

USDA research economist Helen Wakefield discusses California's role in U.S. peach production and this year's total production forecast from the Golden State.

What does USDA say about 2026 production for California's two major peach varieties? (Rod Bain and research economist Helen Wakefield)

Erin Kinley of Penn State University Extension offers ideas on materials for use in constructing low tunnels as a way to extend your vegetable garden's growing season past the first frost of the year.

Vegetable garden tenders have an option to extend their growing season in the cooler fall months - low tunnels. (Rod Bain and Erin Kinley of Penn State University Extension)

An Extension expert says when canning food at home, the approach to take is one of a scientist and not necessarily as a chef. (Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension)

Sensor technologies are being developed at USDA research facilities in Georgia for use in food safety and quality inspection of products like peanuts and poultry. (Rod Bain. USDA researchers Michael Lewis and Sheun-Chul Yoon)

Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce talks about the Natural Resources Conservation Service's part in technical assistance associated with the Conservation Reserve Program.

The Farm Service Agency is associated with the Conservation Reserve Program, yet another USDA entity is involved in technical assistance with enrolled acres. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)