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The Agriculture Secretary announced that additional USDA-led agricultural trade missions are scheduled for this year following an earlier endeavor in Dubai. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Jason Grant, Virginia Tech University global trade analyst, listing just a few of the questions surrounding potential crop production in Ukraine.

What does domestic and global cotton categories reveal regarding USDA's first forecasts for cotton for this marketing year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA cotton analyst James Johnson

Initial crop progress numbers for individual states show some crops are in poor condition. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are the trends indicated within USDA’s first look at meat and poultry production, exports, and prices for this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

Moisture shortages in the Central Plains reflect the severity of a continuing drought. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Winter and summer crops all need adequate moisture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Is any moisture expected in the near term to help drought-affected areas? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Some areas in the country that need moisture are likely to get at least some precipitation this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Which areas in the country will miss out on precipitation this week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)