Official websites use .gov A
.gov Website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons discusses 2023 totals for farm production expenditures by type of commodity and size of operation.
Topsoil moisture for the country continues to decrease due to the heat and dryness of summer in some parts of the U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
National pasture and rangeland condition ratings to start August reflect the impacts of summer heat and growing drought within regions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
One expert sees few long-term agricultural problems from this week's stock market declines. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
In a few days we will have a much better idea of the size of upcoming crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) .
Remnants of Hurricane Debby are expected to merge with a cold front later this week, resulting in heavy precipitations along much of the East Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was Hurricane Debby, and how could its remnants impact ag along its path? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mostly above normal temperatures and varying levels of precipitation are forecasted for the period of August 13 - 19.