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*-USDA's Prospective Plantings Report will be released Monday, March 31st at 12 PM Eastern-* The results of the first farmer- based survey of crop planting intentions for this season will soon be available. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses some of the value for producers and others from USDA's annual Prospective Plantings Report - the 2025 edition set for release Noon, Eastern on Monday, March 31st.

*-USDA's Quarterly Grain and Rice Stocks Reports will be released Monday, March 31st at 12 PM Eastern-* How might March’s Quarterly Grain and Rice Stocks Reports play a potential role in shaping supplies for remainder of the commodity marketing year? (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National...

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses two methods for interested parties to learn more about the March 31st USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Stocks Reports – livestream of the Reports briefing and a social media follow-up Q and A.

Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. (Rod Bain and Erin Galarneau of the Plant Genetic Research Unit)

Erin Galarneau of USDA’s Plant Genetic Research Unit explains how the use of genetic resources like data is speeding up the time to crossbred grape varieties and develop new ones.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the purpose of his upcoming visit to Europe, and how it connects to issues of climate change. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Producers, as a whole, received slightly less in prices for their commodities in September compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)

Recent grant awards to state agriculture departments are the latest steps in building upon a network designed to aid ag producers dealing with stresses. (Rod Bain and Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides examples of state-led projects that were recently awarded grants under NIFA's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.