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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for May 2nd through the 8th.

Census of Agriculture surveys are still being accepted by USDA through this Spring to give ample time for producers to participate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Hubert Hamer of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

The latest acreage enrollment period for the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program is now taking place through May 26th. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Farm Service Agency Associate Administrator Steve Peterson. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.

The April First Cattle on Feed report from USDA indicated fewer cattle and calves in feedlot inventories. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

Two funding programs offered by USDA to eligible meat and poultry processors could help to expand the levels and capacity of processing in our nation. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffit provides details on two new meat and poultry processing capacity project grant programs.

Quality ratings for the winter wheat crop continue to fall. This weekend's freeze could make things worse. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Soybean producers are planting that crop at a faster than normal pace. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Corn planting nationally is running ahead of average. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at winter wheat condition by state.