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A recently announced USDA pilot program focuses on regenerative agriculture practices, with long-range goals beyond improved soil and water quality. Supporters say there is the potential of producing more nutrient dense foods that could improve diets and overall health. Rod Bain looks at the details...

A couple of notable weather events are driving the headlines weather-wise during the first two weeks of this month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A new USDA regenerative agriculture pilot program focuses beyond natural resources conservation, but increased production of nutrient dense foods for improved diets and better health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Agriculture...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses opposite temperature extremes in the U.S. this past week.

With U.S. efforts to keep African Swine Fever away from our nation's pig herds, advice to travelers going to ASF free zones this holiday is do not bring pork back. Rod Bain explains why in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Fernando Lugo of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says parts of the north central U.S. will get a respite from subzero temperatures this week.

What are some of the details of a new bridge program for farmers impacted by various market disruptions and economic factors? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Donald Trump. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the notable events of record setting flooding in parts of Western Washington this past week.

A recently announced plan by the Agriculture Secretary focuses on expansion of U.S. ag trade markets through various approaches. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg

The weather event behind significant Western Washington flood events is expected to continue through the remainder of the week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)