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USDA's Prospective Plantings Report for this season indicates a rise in corn acreages planted from the previous year, but what is the forecast for plantings of other Spring crops? (Rod Bain)

Where did USDA’s Prospective Plantings Forecasts for spring-planted crops fall within the range of trade expectations? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses prospective acreage planting forecasts for cotton and wheat, with comparison with industry expectations.

What were some of the notable news items from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for corn, which featured a year over year increase in planted acreage. (Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses details from the Prospective Plantings Report for soybeans.

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service goes over grower intentions for planting cotton and wheat acreage this year.

Patrick Boyle of USDA-NASS goes over the March First stock numbers for grains and rice, per the latest Quarterly Stocks Report.

USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices Report reflects crop and livestock producers receiving more pricewise for their products. (Rod Bain)

Recent rains in the Lower Mississippi Valley have alleviated low water levels and rising concerns about hampered barge traffic. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about low water levels impacts parts of the Upper Mississippi River at the present time.