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A recent USDA study reveals our nation's opioid epidemic appears to have had two distinct phases over the last two decades. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, David McGranahan)

Illicit opioid use has been considered the second phase of the nation's current opioid epidemic with one drug in particular contributing to this increase. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, David McGranahan)

Rapid increase in pace of corn planting, whereas planting numbers for soybeans are not as impressive. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at corn planting.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at some of the latest corn emergence numbers.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at soybean planting around the country.

Winter wheat heading is behind schedule, while condition ratings stabilize.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rain hampered cotton planting fieldwork.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice planting progress is making up for delays.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice emergence is not yet caught up with fast planting pace.