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A new podcast borrows from a long running publication series and its highlights of USDA research projects we now find in stores or use in everyday life. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says tropical activity in the Pacific is resulting in a longer than normal monsoon season in the Desert Southwest.

The Agriculture Secretary admits the recent interest in a new USDA climate smart ag program, per the number of applications, exceeded expectations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Depending on where you are in the nation, you could experience a freeze event or triple-digit heat on the first day of Autumn on Thursday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pilot projects provide a glimpse into what climate smart commodities look like in terms of potential production methods, products, and markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

An active summer wildfire season in the West is starting to slow down, although at a slight pace. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The market situation for U.S. soybeans and corn could turn out to be tighter than had been expected a month ago. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says a straight-forward weather forecast is projected for the period of September 27 - October 3.

How's the nation's cotton crop coming along, including the crop in Washington, D.C.? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Terry Cosby, Administrator of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service...

It's shaping up to be an unusual marketing year for rice. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.