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Parts of the Deep South over a four day period experienced several tornadoes, resulting in multiple fatalities. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a multi-day active weather event in the Southeast featuring tornadic activity.

Tornadoes in the Deep South this past weekend added to the list of deaths related to such activity so far this year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains reasons why some years are associated with a higher number of tornado related fatalities.

What's the latest on egg supplies and wholesale prices? (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shale Shagam)

Will supermarkets give shoppers a break on eggs this year? (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, comparing current wholesale egg prices with prices back in December.

It looks like many corn and soybean producers changed their minds and their planting intentions between March and actual planting time. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA will be re-surveying farmers in three states about their planted acres, in light of some significant weather-related planting delays. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Farmers are putting fewer overall acres into production this year. (Gary Crawford and Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)