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What does the end of February U.S. Drought Monitor reveal about coverage in areas preparing for Spring crop planting? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories within the domestic production estimates and balance sheet. (Rod Bain and economist Stephen MacDonald)
Leaders for two federal entities recently discussed a recent Memorandum of Understanding as an example of needed collaboration to benefit agriculture and prevent unnecessary regulation. (Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Micheal Regan.)
This week USDA will issue new forecasts for South American soybean production and for other major crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, saying that while experts are trying to predict how this year's Brazilian soybean crop will turn out, those analysts have been updating their predictions for last year's crop.
USDA announced that people recovering from the impact of recent wildfires and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.