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Which categories did the Agriculture Department adjust its U.S. and world soybean supply and demand estimates this month? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanwoski)

Trends within USDA global cotton forecasts reflect increases in China’s production, but is it a record amount? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Highlight categories within USDA’s March domestic rice balance sheet include import and export forecast adjustments, as well as a change in the season ending average price. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

What are the final stats regarding this past winter’s average temperatures and precipitation in our country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about this past December and January and the dramatic nationwide average temperature swing between those months.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides additional details where the Winter of 2024-25 stands weather-wise with other seasons over the years.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the notable temperature and precipitation numbers on a statewide level over this past winter.

What are some of the outlooks for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices for this year, per USDA’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum? (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell goes over production and price projections for beef, pork, and chicken for this year.

*-The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate along with the Crop Production Report is scheduled for release Tuesday, March 11 at 12 PM Eastern Time-* What are the potential areas of focus for USDA analysts as they put together the latest monthly global production, supply and demand...