USDA's first forecast for the rice crop has output up considerably. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski talks about the latest forecast for rice prices.

Lower prices may be in the offing for U.S. soybeans. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski forecasting a record large world soybean crop.

Will U.S. cotton growers see stronger prices this year? Here's what the experts at USDA have to say. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski talking about the possibilities for U.S. cotton production this season.

Rains helped slow down the torrid pace of corn planting last week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on corn emergence.

Soybean planting is well ahead of the average pace, despite last week's slowdown. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

How did last week's rains affect winter wheat condition ratings? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey