Radio Newsline Archive

USDA will incorporate new planted acreage numbers in its upcoming crop supply and demand forecasts, but will it change its previous yield estimates? (Gary Crawford. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman. country/rock music legend, Carl Perkins)

Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board, saying that its upcoming report will have new forecasts for almost every aspect of U.S. and world agricultural supply and demand, including production, exports and prices. **Broadcasters-- USDA will release its World Agricultural Supply and Demand forecasts, Monday, July 12, noon EDT. This item for use up until that time.**

Topsoil moisture ratings show many areas in the country are in drought.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at topsoil moisture numbers for drought-stricken states in the West.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says other than the western part of the country, there are several other notable areas of drought, or possibly developing drought.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to states where topsoil moisture surpluses are relatively high.

There is a sharp dividing line between where in the country pastures are in good condition or are faring poorly. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are many areas in the country where pastures are in poor condition.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has details on where in the country pastures are in good condition.

Brazil's current corn crop, now being harvested, has had to deal with a number of challenges. Analysts are at odds over the effect of those challenges. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) **Broadcasters-- USDA will release its World Agricultural Supply and Demand forecasts, including a new forecast for Brazil's corn crop, Monday, July 12, noon EDT. This item for use up until that time.**