Radio Newsline

What does the winter wheat crop in the Central and Southern Plains look like from the viewpoint of those in the field? (Rod Bain and Dave Green of the Wheat Quality Council)

Dave Green of the Wheat Quality Council talks about a return tour of winter wheat fields in Kansas and its reflection of crop condition in several Central and Southern Plain states.

An Updated USDA forecast for U.S. winter wheat production, exports and prices is on the way. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

We are just hours away from USDA's new round of crop supply, demand and price forecasts for major crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, saying that on June 30th USDA will issue a key report on planted acreage.

USDA says the condition of the nation's pastures and rangeland is improving.....for now. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey,

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, outlining a few of the regions where pastures are in good shape.

*- STATIONS: The virtual listening session mentioned in this story occurs this Thursday (June 8) at 2 PM Eastern - 1 PM Central -* A series of listening sessions occur this summer as the Risk Management Agency receives comment on possible changes to prevented planting crop insurance. (Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger.)

Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains some of the proposed changes in prevented planting crop insurance coverage now being discussed through listening sessions between now and September First.

The torrid pace of planting is being replaced by the quiet wait for rain. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)