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USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects how recent rains have improve conditions from the Central and Southern Plains to the Atlantic Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states reporting significant topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending June 8th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey points out states with notable very short to short topsoil moisture conditions ratings for the period ending June 8th.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer explains how recent wet condition in the nation's Southeast quadrant led to reductions in planted acreage forecasts for rice and cotton.

What were among the notable news items among what appeared to be a low key USDA Crop Production Report and World Supply and Demand Estimate for June?" (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What is the update on U.S. all orange production for June with latest numbers coming in from Florida? (Rod Bain and Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Program At-a-Glance Thursday, February 27 8:00 - 9:15 AM OPENING PROGRAM 2025 Agricultural Economic & Foreign Trade Outlook: Chief Economist Seth Meyer USDA’s Chief Economist unveils USDA’s Outlook for the domestic agricultural economy and trade for the year. Slides 1:30 - 3:00 PM CONCURRENT...

Production and yield for our nation's winter wheat crop show increases from the prior month's forecast, per USDA's June Crop Production Report. (Rod Bain)

* - National Get Outdoors Day and a fee-free day take place in national forest districts this Saturday, June 14th - * The U.S. Forest Service provides not one, but two ways, to spend time in and learn more about our nation's forest this Saturday. (Rod Bain and Toby Bloom)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a handful of states currently are driving the latest national pasture and rangeland very poor to poor condition rating.