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Acreage enrollment applications are now being accepted for two offerings within USDA's Conservation Reserve Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

An atmospheric configuration in a stretch from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic brings a dichotomy of weather conditions across the country this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The 1985 Farm Bill contained perhaps one of USDA’s most popular conservation programs – an offering marking forty years this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and former Agriculture Secretary John Block

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures and mostly above normal precipitation nationwide make up the forecast for the period of May 27 - June 2.

Selected producers will participate in coming days in USDA's latest surveys to collect data for key reports in late June, and throughout the growing season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons

What does USDA have to say about next year’s forecasts for meat production, price, and exports – the first look at the 2026 meat balance sheet? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

USDA’s latest dairy forecasts included updates to 2025 production and price outlooks, and the first look at 2026. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the first dairy product, class, and all-milk price forecasts for the 2026 calendar year.

USDA's latest look at corn planting progress reflects beneficial weather backing above average pace in several states. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about corn crop emergence for ther period ending May 18.