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A stretch from the Mississippi Valley to the Lower Great Lakes report significance topsoil moisture surplus to start April, and to start USDA’s Topsoil Moisture report series for the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the national topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a region from the Mississippi River Valley to the Lower Great Lakes experiencing significant topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending April 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey points to the ten-state region of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains as examples of concerning very-short to short topsoil moisture condition as of April 6th.

What are some of the latest trends regarding strawberries, per USDA’s most recent fruit and tree nut outlook? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

What is the current outlook for our nation’s apple crop in terms of production totals and what growers will receive pricewise? (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends of apple varieties regarding prices and production per USDA's March Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook.

* - STATIONS: Please do not air this story after 9 AM EDT Saturday - * Storm surge and related safety concerns for the Carolinas and areas inland in the path of Hurricane Ian continue to rise. (Rod Bain and National Weather Service Director Ken Graham)

Federal and state emergency personnel and others are in the middle of recovery operations in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. (Rod Bain and Federal Emergency Management Administration Associate Administrator Anne Bink)

Wheat prices rise after surprising USDA crop forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)