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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 Environmental Protection Agency has announced blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard, as well as proposed action on some small refinery waivers. (Rod Bain. Emily Skor of Growth Energy. Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association. Tom Haag of the National Corn Growers Association...

The trade numbers just in for October have surprised some analysts. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with the agricultural trade numbers for the first ten months of the 2021 calendar year.

Rapidly rising input costs and delivery delays continue to make problems for farmers and the people who sell those inputs to producers. (Gary Crawford. Rod Wells, on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)