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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 Deputy Agriculture Secretary provided details on participation and meetings during last week's USDA-led agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

The Deputy Agriculture Secretary talked with reporters Monday about some of the issues covered with United Kingdom counterparts during the recent U.S. ag trade mission to that region. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

Have farmers actually planted more soybeans than corn this spring? The answer to that will be known later this week. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, talking about the upcoming Acreage Report and whether or not it will verify the surprisingly results of the March USDA survey of farmer planting intentions.