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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.

What are some of the outlooks for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices for this year, per USDA’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum? (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell goes over production and price projections for beef, pork, and chicken for this year.

*-The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate along with the Crop Production Report is scheduled for release Tuesday, March 11 at 12 PM Eastern Time-* What are the potential areas of focus for USDA analysts as they put together the latest monthly global production, supply and demand...

What are the expectations about snow water equivalency among the West’s Mountain ranges as the snowpack season approaches its end? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)