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Meteorologist Brad Rippey offers USDA's latest cotton planting progress report - this report for the period ending April 12.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about dry conditions in the Central and Southern Plains and the impacts for winter wheat crop condition as of April 12.

Interest and concern continue regarding this year's winter wheat crop, but the degree is based on both progress and location. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at soybean planting progress in states and regions for the period ending April 12.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses corn planting progress in states of note for the period ending April 12th.

Recent weather reflects planting pace to date for this year's corn and soybean crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

2026 marks the thirtieth anniversary of USDA's Risk Management Agency - a vital part of the farm safety net via crop insurance. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson

Producers have some questions regarding aspects of federal farm safety net programs within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. A senior USDA official provides answers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce

A financial expert says you most likely have one or more types of personalities that influence your approaches on, and decisions about, money. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amanda Christensen of Utah State University Extension

Love oranges and tangerines? What do USDA's latest forecasts show for production of these citrus favorites this season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA research economist Catharine Weber. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.