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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)

Is any moisture expected in the near term to help drought-affected areas? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Some areas in the country that need moisture are likely to get at least some precipitation this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Which areas in the country will miss out on precipitation this week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Extreme weather is once again expected for the southern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the National Weather Service's Outlook for much of the rest of this month.