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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.

USDA rolled out this season's forecasts regarding planting, production, and balance sheets for wheat during the annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)

USDA’s cotton outlook for this year includes a slight production increase despite projected lower area, and factors lending to slight increase in prices. (Rod Bain and USDA cotton analyst Kent Lanclos)

USDA cotton analyst Kent Lanclos discusses the initial domestic cotton production, supply, and price forecasts for this year.

Offsetting regional drought conditions results in another month over month increase in total drought coverage, per the latest edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)