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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives the latest USDA winter wheat crop condition ratings, with that report nearing its completion for the 2025-26 growing season.
Precipitation in the Midwest this past week did little to slow down crop progress for corn and soybeans, and continued to boost condition ratings. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA increased global corn production this month, but only nation contributed to the projected increase, and a country one may not associate with growing corn. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)