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The USDA's Prospective Report was not without some surprises. (Gary Crawford)

USDA planting intentions report gives a boost to corn prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, talking about cotton growers' plans to boost acreage this spring.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, saying that weather often has the last word on planting plans.

Pork output keeps growing, despite efforts to slow it down. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, with some key numbers from USDA's Hogs and Pigs Report.

USDA's acreage report served up some surprises for the corn and soybean markets. (Gary Crawford)

Stocks of most crops are down from a year ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

One expert says USDA's surprising acreage report shows how flexible farmers can be and how they can adapt quickly to changing conditions. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer saying that after studying the USDA acreage report, most of the surprising numbers do make sense and do show how producers can be very flexible.