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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 has a new farm income forecast for this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carrie Litkowski)

Carrie Litkowski, USDA economist, with the new farm income forecasts.

Carrie Litkowski, USDA economist, talking about three of the main factors sending farm profits down this year.

One expert says the farm economy remains strong, even with lower net income this year.