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*-USDA's Prospective Plantings Report will be released Monday, March 31st at 12 PM Eastern-* The results of the first farmer- based survey of crop planting intentions for this season will soon be available. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses some of the value for producers and others from USDA's annual Prospective Plantings Report - the 2025 edition set for release Noon, Eastern on Monday, March 31st.

*-USDA's Quarterly Grain and Rice Stocks Reports will be released Monday, March 31st at 12 PM Eastern-* How might March’s Quarterly Grain and Rice Stocks Reports play a potential role in shaping supplies for remainder of the commodity marketing year? (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National...

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses two methods for interested parties to learn more about the March 31st USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Stocks Reports – livestream of the Reports briefing and a social media follow-up Q and A.

Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. (Rod Bain and Erin Galarneau of the Plant Genetic Research Unit)

Erin Galarneau of USDA’s Plant Genetic Research Unit explains how the use of genetic resources like data is speeding up the time to crossbred grape varieties and develop new ones.

The combination of lower egg laying bird flocks due in part to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and higher egg prices for consumers due to lower supplies has industry stakeholders seeking solutions, such as a comprehensive strategy recently presented by the Agriculture Department...

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday announces plans are in development to build up rural development and strengthen rural communities through a collaborative initiative. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

While there some categories of food prices expected to be up this year, there are grocery items that could offer lower prices to consumers in 2025. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Megan Sweitzer

How much corn, soybeans, and wheat are expected to be planted this season, per USDA forecasts as presented at the recent Ag Outlook Forum? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)