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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about various weather systems moving across the country this week, including one currently travelling through the Eastern half of the nation, and their potential impacts.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures nationwide, and above normal precipitation in most of the country, is part of the weather outlook for the period of March 11 – 17.

What is the latest on a rash of weekend wildfires in the Carolinas, including efforts to contain those blazes? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How much corn, soybeans, and wheat are expected to be planted this season, per USDA forecasts as presented at the recent Ag Outlook Forum? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)

An invasive pest threatening livestock and domestic animals in the Eastern half of the U.S. has the attention of USDA and other animal health stakeholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

While there some categories of food prices expected to be up this year, there are grocery items that could offer lower prices to consumers in 2025. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Megan Sweitzer

Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist Erin Galarneau

USDA announced a comprehensive strategy to reduce Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry and egg-laying flocks, and in turn, lower egg prices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Tkacz Buller

USDA’s Chief Economist recently discussed the Department’s forecasts for the nation’s ag economy this year and various aspects. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

*-USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Guatemala is March 3 – 7-* Guatemala and two neighboring Central American markets are the focus of USDA's early March agricultural trade mission. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek