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February's Crop Production Report - "The Florida Report"

00:00:59.977   2023-02-08   
Citrus and sugar production adjustments from Florida's crops are usually the primary highlights within USDA's annual February Crop Production Report. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA Reduces Forecast for Argentina's Corn and Soybean Crops

00:01:00.029   2023-02-08   
USDA is cutting its forecasts for Argentina's drought-affected corn and soybean crops. (Gary Crawford)

Actuality: Florida Citrus Production Observation

00:00:29.753   2023-02-08   
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses citrus production forecasts from Florida and how that has been impacted this year.

Actuality: Argentina Drought and Impacts on Corn and Bean Crops

00:00:49.214   2023-02-08   
Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses the latest corn and soybean production forecasts for Argentina, and how those numbers reflect drought conditions in that nation.

Vilsack: Climate Smart Agriculture Can Help Strengthen Rural Economies

00:01:00.212   2023-02-08   
The Agriculture Secretary says there are more benefits of adopting climate smart farming practices than just having healthier soils. ("Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA Projects Higher Farm Production Costs in 2023

00:00:58.618   2023-02-08   
Farmers this year will likely have to deal with continued rises in production costs. (Gary Crawford. USDA Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Farmers Expected to See Another Year of Reduced Government Payments

00:00:53.080   2023-02-08   
Most farmers this year are expected to receive less of their incomes from direct government payments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)