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Commercial poultry producers participating in USDA Biological Assessments for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have two options to consider. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lisa Rochette of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

National Arboretum Director Richard Olson discusses the relationship between the Arboretum and the National Park Service regarding the Tidal Basin Cherry Trees in Washington D.C..

Some USDA reports discontinued in 2024 are being reinstated for 2025, which most starting this May. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Less hogs and pigs from this time last year – among he findings in USDA's first Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report for the year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell

USDA's Prospective Plantings Report for this season indicates a rise in corn acreages planted from the previous year, but what is the forecast for plantings of other Spring crops? (Rod Bain)

Where did USDA’s Prospective Plantings Forecasts for spring-planted crops fall within the range of trade expectations? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses prospective acreage planting forecasts for cotton and wheat, with comparison with industry expectations.

What were some of the notable news items from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for corn, which featured a year over year increase in planted acreage. (Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service discusses details from the Prospective Plantings Report for soybeans.

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service goes over grower intentions for planting cotton and wheat acreage this year.