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Warmth in several corn growing areas this past week provided the catalyst for improved crop condition nationwide for the period ending June 29th. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses what is left for corn and soybean acreage to be planted, per USDA's June Acreage Report.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses differing expectations regarding June’s wheat quarterly stocks estimate.

How did USDA's June Report reflect industry expectations and March intentions for crop planted acreage? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA's acreage report release Monday shows growers plan to plant more corn this year, but what about other crops? (Rod Bain)

What does U.S. hop production look like for this season, and what might that imply for the nation's craft beer sector? (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

* - Food safety tips are available through the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline … 1-888-MPHotline or e-mail at mphotline@usda.gov. - * Hot temperatures outside and proper internal temperatures for meats are food safety measures to consider when conducting an Independence Day cookout. (Rod Bain and USDA...

* - Food safety tips are available through the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline … 1-888-MPHotline or e-mail at mphotline@usda.gov. - * USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers says food safety recommendations for July 4 cookout foods depend on the location of your holiday cookout.