Figures show U.S. agricultural exports this fiscal year have been stronger for longer than in many years. (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)

USDA is forecasting record soybean production in Brazil. (Stephanie Ho. Chief Economist Seth Meyer. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA made some changes to the U.S. supply and demand estimates for soybeans. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

The main story on rice focuses on trade. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

The pace of cotton exports has been strong. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

On the global scene for cotton, the two big stories involve Australia and China. (Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

The pace of corn planting is slightly ahead of schedule. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Winter wheat heading is behind the five year average. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at the states that have the lowest winter wheat condition ratings.

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