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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 Friday announced an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 blended fuels at gas pumps this summer. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest USDA agricultural price index report has the numbers to prove that March was a pretty remarkable month for commodity prices. (Gary Crawford)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at a House Ag. Appropriations hearing explaining the need for more resources for agricultural research.

Representatives from wildlife organizations offer their thoughts on how programs within the conservation title of a new Farm Bill can meet landowner goals and improve habitat. (Rod Bain. Ryan Taylor of Ducks Unlimited. Melinda Cep of the National Audubon Society.)