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Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest await a cold front later this week after experiencing prolonged summer-like high temperatures. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Has U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide improved since the last report in the fall, and this same time last year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at locales in the North Central region of the nation with recent record high temperatures for May.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says parts of the North Central U.S. will go from record high May temperatures to readings as low as below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says temperature and precipitation conditions will vary across the country for the period of May 20 - 26.

The White House Monday announced progress in trade talks between the U.S. and China including temporary significant reductions in tariffs by the two nations. (Rod Bain and President Donald Trump)

What are some of the trends forecasted by USDA for crops and commodities within Monday's reports highlighting the first look of the new marketing year? (Rod Bain)

How did weekend before, and day of, developments impact USDA's May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA’s May Crop Production Report included adjustments for the current winter wheat crop, and a final look at last year’s cotton crop. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service provides USDA’s latest forecast for the nation’s orange, grapefruit, and tangerine crops.