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What are the prospects for the South American soybean crop? We will soon get a new forecast from USDA. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Just like many of their owners, many U.S. pets are putting on too much weight. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying his group is monitoring South American crop developments closely. USDA will release its next forecast this coming Friday, January 12th.

Snowpack accumulations in the mountain range that provides California most of its water supply are concerning as the new year gets underway. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at mountain snowpack accumulations to begin 2024 in some Western ranges, and the potential for more as the winter snowpack season continues.

How does an extension of the current Farm Bill impact the wish lists of various commodity groups and ag organizations for a new one? (Rod Bain. Jobe Young of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Andy LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association.)

Happy New Year! At USDA, we are more committed than ever to providing employees and customers with the best experience possible in 2024.

USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger describing the kinds of groups that might apply for the Risk Management Education Partnerships Program.

More underserved, small-scale and organic farmers will know more about crop insurance under a special USDA education program. (Gary Crawford and USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest changes in drought coverage in various regions of the country over the past five weeks.