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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says other than a couple of exceptions, little to no precipitation is expected nationwide this week.

Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation for much of the country is in the forecast for the period of April 15 – 21.

The final USDA State Stories report for March, when compared with the initial series offering in November, provides both a look at winter wheat conditions in major growing states, and a glimpse as crops come out of dormancy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What does drought coverage look like to start April for various crop-growing and commodity producing areas of the country per the U.S. Drought Monitor? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What are the latest numbers regarding U.S. agricultural exports, imports, and trade balance after the first five months of 2024-25? (Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner)

What categories of ag exports and imports reflect notable changes in the latest USDA Ag Trade Forecasts? (Rod Bain and economist Bart Kenner)

USDA economist Bart Kenner discusses changes in bulk commodity exports year over year per the latest Agricultural Trade Forecast.

USDA economist Bart Kenner discusses processed fruit and vegetable oil among categories of U.S. ag exports year over year.

Economist Bart Kenner discusses some of the more notable increases in ag imports by category from the latest USDA Ag Trade Outlook.