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Winter, Spring Wheat Forecasts Go in Opposite Directions

00:00:59.977   2021-07-14   
The country's overall wheat picture includes the effects of diverging conditions for the winter and spring wheat crops. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Big Wheat Story is Notable Reductions in Spring Wheat

00:00:59.977   2021-07-14   
One big wheat story is notable reductions in the nation's durum and other spring wheat crops. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Downward Yield Adjustment for Spring Wheat is Notably "Big"

00:00:57.155   2021-07-14   
USDA has made a notable downward adjustment for spring wheat yield. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Lowers Forecast for Overall Global Wheat Production

00:00:56.711   2021-07-14   
USDA is lowering its forecast for overall global wheat production. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Actuality: U.S. Wheat Stocks Down, Prices Up

00:00:25.364   2021-07-14   
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says U.S. wheat stocks are forecast down, which means prices are expected to be higher.

USDA Asking Congress for More Money to Assess/Maintain Watershed Dams.

00:00:59.167   2021-07-14   
USDA is asking Congress for more funding for flood prevention efforts, including the assessment and maintenance of watershed dams. (Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Actuality: Tight Global Supplies of Spring Wheat Varieties

00:00:36.545   2021-07-14   
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says he expects there will be tight global supplies of spring wheat because of reduced production in several countries.

Waters of the U.S. -- One More Time

00:00:56.659   2021-07-14   
An official at EPA says the agency will once again try to formulate a new "Waters of the U.S." rule, but will learn from the mistakes in previous attempts. (Gary Crawford and Radhika Fox with EPA)

Topsoil Moisture Ratings Slightly Better than Last Week

00:01:00.107   2021-07-14   
While topsoil in many areas remains bone dry, the nation's overall topsoil moisture situation has gotten better over the last week. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Some Improvement in U.S. Pasture/Rangeland Condition Ratings

00:00:54.439   2021-07-14   
It's not a big improvement in the condition of the nation's pastures and rangelands, but livestock producers will take what they can get. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)