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A recent USDA study looks at how cover crop production integrated into cattle operations might provide economic benefits for producers as well as resource conservation benefits. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Maria Bowman)

USDA economic researcher Maria Bowman discusses some of the findings from a recent study looking at how livestock producers incorporate cover crops into their operations.

USDA research economist Maria Bowman discusses a recent study looking at how cover crop production can and does play a role in livestock operations.

A federal official says now is the time for preparations for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, especially with a potential record year for name storms forecasted for 2024. (Rod Bain and National Weather Service Director Ken Graham)

Rick Spinrad, Administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discusses the conditions contributing to a forecast of above normal tropical storm activity in the Atlantic Basin this year.

The first federal forecast for this year's Atlantic hurricane season indicates the possibility of a record number of named storms. (Rod Bain and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Rick Spinrad)

The Agriculture Department Thursday announced expanded supports for some financial options available to dairy farmers with herds affected by the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA kicked off National Small Business Month with the Midwest “Path to Prosperity" event at the Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO on April 24 th and 25 th. This was the 19 th event, since 2022, to provide regional business and economic development workshops that featured experts...

USDA's latest view of our country's pasture and rangeland conditions reflects continued week-over-week improvement. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for this past week have reached a point not achieved in four years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)