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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at both pasture and rangeland, and topsoil moisture condition ratings for Southern Plains states for the period ending March 17th.

USDA recently released a study on how expiring and expired federal income and estate tax provisions could possibly impact farms and farm households. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Tia McDonald)

Some Central and Southern Plains winter wheat growers could be concerned over the next week about increasing cold weather and impacts to their crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA economic researcher Tia McDonald discusses a recent study into how sunsetting tax provisions, like child tax credits, could potentially impact family farm households.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack listing for the AgriPulse Food Policy Summit some of the USDA efforts to build and boost local and regional food systems.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack with comments from Ag. Day ceremonies at USDA

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes below normal temperatures west of the Mississippi River, and above normal precipitation for most of the nation, for the period of March 26 - April 1.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses significant cold building in parts of the U.S. in the final days of March, and what potential impacts could result.

A part of the Plains experiencing snow drought this winter should see relief over the upcoming week through a series of snowstorms. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Parts of the Southeastern U.S. experienced an early Tuesday freeze event. What might occur in the way of agricultural impacts? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)