The USDA published the latest Crop Progress report on April 6, 2026. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Kentucky’s most important crops in early April.

The Director‑General of the FAO, QU Dongyu called for accelerated action to advance the One Health agenda, warning that persistent capacity gaps and insufficient sustainable financing continue to undermine progress.

The USDA’s most recent 10-year projection through 2035 points to a gradual but persistent decline in U.S. planted acreage to major row crops. In recent decades, total U.S. crop acreage has tended to remain relatively stable