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In some parts of the West, concern grows about a slow start to the winter mountain snowpack accumulation season, and what that may mean for water supplies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

How does an extension of the current Farm Bill impact the wish lists of various commodity groups and ag organizations for a new one? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Jobe Young. Andy LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association...

What is it about the historical and cultural connections of apples in our nation, and around the world, that makes USDA’s apple genetic collection in New York State unique? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and geneticist Ben Gutierrez

This week USDA will give traders a final assessment of the size of this past season's crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service offers details for application for USDA-U.S. Trade Representative's Office ag trade advisory committees, with the current application period concluding January 31.

Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service explains the intent of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATAC) in providing input to USDA and the U.S. Trade Representatives Office.

USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office are accepting applications through January 31st for positions on federal ag trade advisory committees. (Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service)

Most of us don't keep our New Year's resolution to start and stick with an exercise program? Why? (Gary Crawford, Dr. Karen Ensle and classic comedian, W.C. Fields)

The next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), the committee will hear updates from each subcommittee and discuss...

Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian at Kansas State University, saying that if your pet is overweight, it can develop many health problems and have a shorter lifespan