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The USDA is launching a program to find the best ways to produce foods in a climate-friendly way--foods more consumers want. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President John F. Kennedy. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie...

This week's storm is not expected to bring any meaningful precipitation to the drought-stricken western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds and commercial flocks has prompted reminders of boosted biosecurity efforts for poultry owners and operations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford. Koren Custer of the Animal and Plant...

Western snowpack levels are headed in the wrong direction. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The USDA's Equity Commission now has its full cadre of members and is about to start work. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.

The La Nina weather pattern may be wrapping up soon, but it's not done yet.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's program that rewards use of cover crops by discounting crop insurance premiums is back for another year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency. Steve Peterson, Associate...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the latest NASS numbers show that drought conditions are having a negative impact on crop conditions in Texas.

There's a new USDA effort to find ways to help farmers produce climate-smart products and make more money, too. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President John F. Kennedy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary Robert Bonnie. Apollo 11 astronaut, Neil Armstrong...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the end of February.