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What are the numbers as national winter wheat crop harvest begins for the season? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the progress report for soybean crop planting and emergence as of May 31.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides U.S. corn crop planting and emergence numbers as of May 41st.

The first look at U.S. corn and soybean conditions for this year's crop reflect positive trends. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discusses the set up for payment rates and rate tiers for commodities under USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program.

The sign up period for eligible producers under USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program is now underway. (Rod Bain and Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce)

A recent dedication ceremony highlights a new, state-of-the-art research complex focused on insects like New World Screwworm and others flies and ticks that threaten our nation's livestock. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Lab Director Kim...

Were there any signals within USDA's latest Cattle on Feed Report to signify efforts of producers and feedlots to rebuild the nation's beef cattle herd? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

A pre-Memorial Day reversal of weather patterns across the nation - patterns expected to be in place at least through mid-June - could provide needed rains in areas dry for months. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A new mobile app is now available for download for those wishing to explore our nation's forest - a one stop shop for information, maps and real time updates. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chase Martin of the U.S. Forest Service