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While corn and soybean producers are expected to increase acreage modestly, growers of one crop will be boosting plantings in a big way. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

How many acres are cotton growers intending to plant this spring? (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Thanks to record setting precipitation in the nation's mid-sector, the total area of the nation covered in drought decreased during March. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at changes in U.S. drought coverage over the past month by region.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, goes over how drought coverage for various commodities changed during March.

How can black vultures cause problems for ag producers? (Stephanie Ho and Bryan Kleuver, Wildlife Services)

If you're trying to deter black vultures, USDA officials recommend trying non-lethal methods first. (Stephanie Ho and Lee Humberg, Wildlife Services)

The range of the black vulture is expanding northward. (Stephanie Ho and Lee Humberg, Wildlife Services)

Preliminary numbers are now available regarding how many tornadoes were recorded last month, in what was an active March of active weather. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How did the spring tradition of decorating eggs get started? The answers vary. (Gary Crawford, Jim Gaffigan and Anne Effland)