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Are Dust Bowl days back? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Ongoing drought is exacerbating Dust Bowl Conditions in the southern High Plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Nearly all western states are reporting high moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What is the picture that can be pieced together with USDA's first 2022 look at topsoil moisture? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes which states have the most topsoil moisture right now.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he's against pressuring farmers to convert CRP acres to grain production. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

This week we'll get from USDA a new look at corn, soybean and wheat export prospects. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***USDA releases its new supply/demand estimates Friday, April 8th, at noon, EDT***

A House Agriculture Committee hearing Tuesday looked at USDA rural energy programs from the perspective of the current and proposed Farm Bills. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the middle of April.

March 2022 may have seen a record number of US tornadoes. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)