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Consistent waves of precipitation across several areas of the nation are putting a dent in long-term U.S. drought coverage. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a severe weather outbreak is a possibility this week in parts of the Southern Great Plains, Mid-South and lower Midwest.

The snowpack accumulation totals for several Western mountain ranges this season are significant as should be their long range impacts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses an early start to Springtime warmth in the Deep South and how that is impacting crop planting and development in the region.

The nation’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator recently discussed some of the opportunities for increased ag trade to global markets presenting themselves in the first two months of the year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ambassador Doug McKalip of the U.S. Trade Representatives Office.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation across most of the country is expected during the period of March 14 - 20.

What does this year's outlook for our nation's dairy sector indicate about items such as herd size, milk production, and price? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

USDA’s first look at our nation’s cotton production, supply, and price forecasts took place recently, with Rod Bain providing details in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Leslie Meyer

The latest USDA Conservation Reserve Program General sign-up is one of several CRP acreage enrollment opportunities this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

USDA's first ever weekly National Hemp Report is providing that industry with vital market information. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Bill Richmond of the Agricultural Marketing Service