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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at locales that should benefit from moisture from two active weather systems this week, and some areas that may not receive any precipitation from these storms.

USDA Tuesday announced funding awards through two Rural Development programs designed to promote clean energy production and use. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden)

Youth participants of the National 4-H Conference spend much of their time at the annual event working, yet what is their assignment? (Rod Bain and Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

A system of cold weather continues to cross the country this week, but what has it left regarding overnight crop freeze concerns? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan talks about a recent project recipient of Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives Program funding.

For the people living on Smith Island, the water matters. But it’s about more than the beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay from the picturesque island ten miles from the mainland. The multi-generational residents depend on the surrounding Chesapeake Bay for their livelihoods. For many, crabbing...

Kristina Edwards learned about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program her senior year in high school. One year later, she was named an 1890 Scholar and remained one for the entirety of her time at Prairie View A&M in Texas. “Receiving this honor made me proud of my...

Getting a tax refund this year? One expert says maybe we put too much "fun" in that refund. A somewhat skeptical Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Lauren Jones, Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy Expert. With cameos from Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched the latest in a series of projects designed to expand consumer access to healthy foods. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

Lawmakers are hearing from the Agriculture Secretary about the staggering loss of U.S. farms over the last 45 years. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.