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An early spring cold wave is causing concerns for winter wheat and a few other crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for April 2nd through the 8th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying there's another round of Pacific storms heading for the Northwest.

Farmers in several areas of the country are coping with some really crazy early spring weather. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, saying that climate smart production gives many opportunities to farmers

A milestone for the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Kaitlyn Hampton is ambitious and goal oriented. As she embarked on her journey as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholar, she simultaneously assumed other responsibilities, such as pursuing her master’s degree. The 1890 Scholars Program complemented her goals, allowing her to...

During a visit to an Iowa school the Secretary of Agriculture talked about a new program to boost child nutrition in the summer when schools are not in session and not providing school meals. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A recent USDA study looks at potential stocking impacts and financial climate risks within its Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Aaron Hrozencik

Those Easter eggs may be fun to decorate and nice to look at, but think twice before you eat those eggs. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...