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Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

Topsoil continued to dry out in various parts of the nation, including states with topsoil moisture surplus. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 20th.

How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for this growing season? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends for the nation's pistachio crop such as continued growth in acreage and in consumption.

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.