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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)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states reporting high levels of D3 and D4 drought per the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending March 4.

What has been the changes in production area drought coverage for row crops such as winter wheat, corn, and soybeans? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest drought coverage percentages for cotton, hay, and production growing areas for the U.S. Drought Monitor ending March 4th.

Might severe weather from earlier this week serve as a preview of this year’s tornado season this Spring? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps a severe weather outbreak to begin March, and how it may signal further active weather this Spring.

Does a projected increase in planted corn acreage translate to a possible record in U.S. corn production for this season? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)

USDA notes a slight production increase and larger supplies of soybeans this season, but how is this reflected in the season’s supply and demand forecast? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)