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Some Highlights from Friday's USDA Supply/Demand Forecasts

00:01:00.107   2022-04-08   
Here's a quick look at what USDA had to say in its supply and demand forecasts about prospects for wheat, corn and soybeans. (Gary Crawford)

An Old Crop Year Look with New Data Included

00:01:00.055   2022-04-08   
Data from recent USDA reports such as quarterly grain stocks and prospective plantings are part of April production and supply and demand forecasts that cover the current marketing year. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Actuality: Ukraine Conflict and Effects on Global Ag Balance Sheets

00:00:58.827   2022-04-08   
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer gives examples of how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is having an effect on the latest global supply and demand estimates for particular commodities.

Orange Production Up Nationwide, but Down in Florida

00:01:00.055   2022-04-08   
USDA's latest look at orange production reveals in more oranges expected compared to the previous month, yet a decrease in a major production state. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA Urges its Field Employees to Help Prevent Spread of Avian Influenza

00:00:59.872   2022-04-08   
USDA is urging its field employees to limit farm visits and observe biosecurity protocols so their actions don't spread the avian influenza virus. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

April Remains Active Regarding Tornadic Activity.

00:01:00.290   2022-04-08   
The record setting pace of tornadoes in March continued with a series of active weather systems over the first full week of April. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Overall U.S. Drought Coverage Lower, But Still Entrenched Out West

00:01:00.342   2022-04-08   
A decrease in the total amount of the continental U.S. covered by drought from the previous month is offset by the lingering extreme dryness in the West. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Commodities in Drought

00:01:00.421   2022-04-08   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at drought coverage for commodities across the continental U.S. for the period ending April 5th.

Actuality: Winter Wheat in Drought Coverage

00:00:34.742   2022-04-08   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about lingering drought across winter wheat growing areas of the country, and its impacts on crop condition.