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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a sudden cold front moving through much of the nation - one expected to last for only a short period of time.

The Agriculture Secretary says a new initiative is designed to encourage increased use of underutilized renewable energy technologies among ag producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses the intent of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) and its various grant program offerings.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how the joint USDA-Energy Department Rural and Agricultural Income and Savings from Renewable Energy (RAISE) Initiative could benefit producers.

Much needed high-elevation precipitation is expected to fall this week in some Western Mountain ranges in need of snowpack accumulations. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Three components within USDA’s Local Agriculture Market Program are now accepting applications for grant awards through May 14th. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nomination of Basil Gooden to become USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development. (Rod Bain and Basil Gooden)

The first part of the week saw not only a return of above normal warmth in some parts of the nation but record high temperatures for this time of year as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses a new option regarding applications for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP).

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixed bag of temperatures and near to above normal precipitation nationwide is in the forecast for the period of March 5 - 11.