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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest domestic rice crop planting progress, emergence, and condition ratings for the period ending May 18.
USDA's latest look at corn planting progress reflects beneficial weather backing above average pace in several states. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Winter wheat crop progress categories remain ahead of the average schedule despite a cool week weatherwise in some growing areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA’s latest dairy forecasts included updates to 2025 production and price outlooks, and the first look at 2026. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
What are the latest measurements for U.S. soybean crop planting prorgress and emergence for the period ending May 18? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the first dairy product, class, and all-milk price forecasts for the 2026 calendar year.