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Farmers and ranchers recently received USDA’s first forecasts for this year … possible answers to questions such as “How much will my crops produce?”, “What prices should I expect for my goods in market?”, and “What will I earn after my expenses?”. Rod Bain goes over some of the projections from...

What are the factors weather-wise that led to wildfire activity and blowing dust in parts of the Central and Southern Plains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The dual methods of recipricol trade agreements and rapid response trade missions are part of U.S. efforts to increase agricultural ag exports and in turn, boost the nation's economy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative's Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a recent high wind event in part of the Centennial State and how it may impact winter wheat crops there.

Wonder what pathogen is impacting your plants? Data crunching to determine potential threats to plant health now can occur within hours instead of months or years, courtesy of a new open-source platform. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA plant pathologist Nik Grunwald

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures, high winds, and cured fuels lend themselves for continued wildfire threats for parts of the Central and Southern Plains.

USDA recently provided the latest on some of its disaster and market disruption assistance programs for ag producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton.

A significant North Atlantic Coast blizzard made headlines with snow totals and high winds, but what might some of the impacts be to agriculture in the region? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Specialty crop producers impacted by various market challenges now can submit planted acreage to enroll in USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton

Some of Florida's citrus growers were busy early Tuesday protection their groves and orchards from freeze conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)