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Despite a lot of attention on the grain market prospects of the Ukrainian situation, market analysts are still also focused on current crop prospects in South America. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) Broadcasters: In its monthly supply/demand report this Wednesday...

Iowa and other parts of the Midwest reported tornados this past week, including two instances where the active weather conditions were deadly. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses this past weekend's active weather pattern across the Midwest, including several tornados reported in Iowa.

Weekend wildfire activity in the Sunshine State serves as a reminder of drier than normal conditions and the potential of Spring wildfire activity in much of the nation's Southern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The nation's restaurant industry is still struggling to come back from the one-two punch of Covid. (Gary Crawford and Hudson Riehl with the National Restaurant Association)

Hudson Riehl, economist with the National Restaurant Association, describing for USDA's recent Outlook Forum two challenges facing the restaurant industry as it tries to come back from the damage done by Covid.

Hudson Riehl, economist with the National Restaurant Association, saying that the pandemic may have changed our "eating out" patterns, possibly long-term.

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.