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USDA's latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. (Rod Bain)

April showers provided significant drought relief in several parts of the country, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states listing some form of extreme or exceptional drought for the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending April 29.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects a month over month decline in drought coverage for several crops and commodities. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey compares drought coverage for corn and soybeans from the start to end of April.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at winter wheat, hay, and cattle covered in drought from the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, comparing those figures with early season high totals.

USDA's Prospective Plantings Report for this season indicates a rise in corn acreages planted from the previous year, but what is the forecast for plantings of other Spring crops? (Rod Bain)

Where did USDA’s Prospective Plantings Forecasts for spring-planted crops fall within the range of trade expectations? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses prospective acreage planting forecasts for cotton and wheat, with comparison with industry expectations.

What were some of the notable news items from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for corn, which featured a year over year increase in planted acreage. (Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)