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USDA's latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. (Rod Bain)

April showers provided significant drought relief in several parts of the country, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states listing some form of extreme or exceptional drought for the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending April 29.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects a month over month decline in drought coverage for several crops and commodities. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey compares drought coverage for corn and soybeans from the start to end of April.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at winter wheat, hay, and cattle covered in drought from the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, comparing those figures with early season high totals.

One expert says it could be more difficult for producers to turn a profit in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers should be able to weather another year of possible lower incomes.

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

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)