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Actuality: Farmers Should be Able to Weather Lower Incomes in 2024

00:00:14.341   2023-12-29   
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers should be able to weather another year of possible lower incomes.

Early Speculation on 2024 Spring Planting--Corn Vs. Soybeans

00:00:57.573   2023-12-29   
In the battle for acreage this spring who will come out on top--corn or soybeans? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

2023 Weather Highlights - Gulf Coast Heat and Tropical Storm Ophelia

00:01:00.133   2023-12-29   
A long-term heat wave along the nation's Gulf Coast and a Tropical Storm that impacted two parts of the Atlantic Coast are among the top weather stories of 2023. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Unusual Ways Old Christmas Trees Are Being Re-Purposed

00:00:59.402   2023-12-29   
Old Christmas trees are being re-purposed to do more than be turned into mulch. (Gary Crawford and Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)

Report Shows Most Commodity Prices in November Lower than a Year Ago

00:00:53.237   2023-12-29   
USDA's Prices report shows most farm commodity prices are below what they were one year ago. (Gary Crawford)

2023 Brought Sharply Lower Farm Income

00:00:59.898   2023-12-28   
2028 brought sharply lower incomes for most producers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The 2023 Growing Season Had its Share of Surprises

00:00:55.484   2023-12-28   
The 2023 growing season provided some remarkable results. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A Look at an Issue Facing the Pork Industry in the New Year

00:00:58.540   2023-12-28   
Hog producers are starting the new year by trying to boost prices by keeping a lid on production. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Sharing Significance of Census of Ag

00:01:00.238   2023-12-28   
What are some of the ways USDA's Census of Agriculture provide significant data and useful information to people not associated with ag. (Rod Bain and Joe Prusacki of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Actuality: Census of Ag Evolution and Importance

00:00:40.306   2023-12-28   
Joe Prusacki of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains how USDA's Census of Agriculture captures changes in the farm sector and provides data that benefits more than ag.

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