In this week’s episode, we report on current weather patterns, focusing on excessive rainfall and its impact on spring planting conditions. We also break down the top agriculture headlines from the week.

Agriculture news this week includes the widespread and intense flooding across the southern Midwest. AccuWeather estimates the damage from the extreme rainfall could total up to $90 billion. Other news includes the season’s first USDA Crop Progress Report, a tariff update and its impact on agricultural commodities, and Bayer — through its subsidiary Monsanto — requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on Roundup litigation.

This week’s featured interview is with Nutrien Ag Solutions Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass. He shares his latest weather insights and global factors that could affect planting conditions this spring.

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