USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says cotton planting is ahead of the five year average.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says spring wheat planting is ahead of schedule, despite drought conditions in the major production areas.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at winter wheat heading around the country.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says winter wheat condition ratings show a modest decline.

A cold wave hit the central and eastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Assessment of damage to crops from the latest cold wave is underway. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How did this week's cold wave unfold across the country? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

No freezing temperatures are forecast in the short-term, but they can't be completely ruled out. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How do this week's freezing temperatures compare to previous years? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says ag producers are assessing how much agricultural damage was caused by this week's freeze.