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Power outages and downed trees and power lines was among the impacts of a sudden weekend ice storm impacting an area within some Wisconsin and Michigan counties. Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

A severe storm system travelling across the nation this week resembles two mid-March storms that brought major impacts to a stretch from the Southern Plains to the lower Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges need as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an active weather track traveling through the Eastern half of the nation this week could bring heavy rains and possible flooding.

Washington D.C. cherry blossoms - an annual tradition and celebration in the Nation’s Capital - have historical connections with the U.S. Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olson)

National Arboretum Director Richard Olson discusses the relationship between the Arboretum and the National Park Service regarding the Tidal Basin Cherry Trees in Washington D.C..

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mixed temperatures and above normal precipitation is expected nationwide for the period of April 8 to 14.

USDA’s history as an agricultural research stalwart includes much study and activity occurring in the Department’s early years at its headquarters in what is now the National Mall in Washington D.C. – hard to picture today. Rod Bain presents part one of series on farm and food research on the...

What types of Spring crops and how much are growers planning to plant this year? Their intentions were revealed in USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report issued at the end of March. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA Chief...

What are some considerations for property owners regarding care of their lawns in the Spring and throughout the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension