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Where might topsoil moisture shortages be found in the U.S. per the Agriculture Department’s first Topsoil Moisture report for this year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable topsoil moisture very-short to short condition ratings for the period ending March 31st.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some states reflecting topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending March 31st.

USDA has announced record funding for a popular conservation program. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie explaining the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie talking about the regional approach to conservation.

Extreme drought conditions in various wheat growing regions are contributing to lower wheat production forecasts compared to the previous year. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA's quarterly stock forecasts revealed a surprise regarding ending stocks for corn and soybeans, compared to industry projections. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is more than one reason for encouraging climate-smart agriculture. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)

USDA's latest Agricultural Prices report indicates producers of most commodities noticed an increase in what they received pricewise compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)