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The Opioid Epidemic in Distinct Phases

00:01:00.421   2021-05-03   
A recent USDA study reveals our nation's opioid epidemic appears to have had two distinct phases over the last two decades. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, David McGranahan)

Illicit Opioid Phase and Fentanyl

00:00:59.533   2021-05-03   
Illicit opioid use has been considered the second phase of the nation's current opioid epidemic with one drug in particular contributing to this increase. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, David McGranahan)

Huge Jump in Corn Planting

00:00:59.977   2021-05-03   
Rapid increase in pace of corn planting, whereas planting numbers for soybeans are not as impressive. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Corn Planting Details

00:00:50.599   2021-05-03   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at corn planting.

Actuality: Some Corn Emergence Numbers

00:00:20.950   2021-05-03   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at some of the latest corn emergence numbers.

Actuality: Detailed Look at Soybean Planting

00:00:57.312   2021-05-03   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at soybean planting around the country.

Winter Wheat Heading Pace is Behind Schedule

00:00:59.820   2021-05-03   
Winter wheat heading is behind schedule, while condition ratings stabilize.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Rain Hampers Cotton Planting Fieldwork

00:01:12.907   2021-05-03   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rain hampered cotton planting fieldwork.

Actuality: Rice Planting Progress is Making Up for Delays

00:00:59.768   2021-05-03   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice planting progress is making up for delays.

Actuality: Rice Emergence Not Yet Caught Up to Planting Pace

00:00:35.552   2021-05-03   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice emergence is not yet caught up with fast planting pace.