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USDA is seeking public comment on keeping our food supply chain resilient. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs.

The drought-stricken western United States has experienced the second consecutive poor winter wet season. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pasture conditions across the nation are at a record low rating for the third week in a row. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

Rainfall has helped improve conditions in some drought-stricken areas in the Northern Plains.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A recent Congressional hearing offered a chance to discuss how climate-smart agriculture could fit within conservation programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Keith Paustian of Colorado State University. Virginia farmer C.J. Isbell

Drought remains a major issue in the western half of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA has just changed a disaster program to help fish farmers who had huge losses in February's freak winter storm. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency. Texas fish producer, Charles Clapsaddle.

There is good news and bad news with this week's weather. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

May is National Beef Month and USDA is using it to roll out several market-based education tools for cattle and livestock producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Deputy Administrator Taylor Cox

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the National Weather Service's outlook for the first week of June.