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Each week USDA gives us a comprehensive snapshot of the progress and condition of U.S. crops. Gary Crawford has more on this major effort. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says temperature patterns should shift throughout the week as an active storm system travels cross country.

What are some of the findings in USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture went it comes to the breakdown of farm operations by gender? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Virginia Harris of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the potential impacts of an active storm track as it travels south and east for the remainder of the week.

A soil health based; commodity-oriented effort called Farmers for Soil Health found a method to apply climate smart practices on the ground level via USDA’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jack Cornell of Farmers for Soil Health

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation are expected for much of the nation for the period of April 23 - 29.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the challenges associated with Congress crafting a Farm Bill with agricultural journalists Monday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the challenges associated with Congress crafting a Farm Bill with agricultural journalists Monday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What were among the highlights gleaned by USDA's April looks at both U.S. and world wheat supply and demand estimates? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

What does adjustments down in global corn production in USDA’s latest outlook mean for changes in the world corn balance sheet? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)