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Wildfires are burning in drought-stricken areas in the western part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A technology developed by USDA research improves the time and efficiency in producing biobased products such as polymers and films that become everyday household items. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and researcher Atanu Biswas

There are two different situations for drought-stricken areas in the West. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Modernization of farm guestworker programs is among the avenues under consideration by ag stakeholders as a means to resolve a shortage of workers on the farm and ranch. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: National Pork Producers Council President Jen Sorenson. Illinois dairy farmer Linnea Kooistra...

This year's robust monsoon rains are following last year's total monsoon failure. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The nation's timber industry now has its own USDA pandemic assistance program. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin. Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Besides soaking Arizona, where are this year's monsoon rains falling? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

All clues are pointing to the start of a downsizing of the beef cattle herd. Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explains what the monsoon is doing when it brings summer rain to the southwestern part of the country.

A data platform for those involved in transport of our nation's ag goods recently upgrade to its 3.0 stage, which includes more real time information. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Adam Sparger of the Agricultural Marketing Service