Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses the components with Conservation Effects Assessment Project studies to look at trends in conservation.

The U.S., the Agriculture Secretary, and the world are watching events in Ukraine closely to monitor that nation’s ability to produce farm goods, and export to markets, with a focus on food security. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

One grain trade analyst says predicting potential Ukrainian crop production and exports is almost impossible because there are too many unknowns involved. (Gary Crawford and Jason Grant, Virginia Tech grain trade analyst)

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)