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What weather conditions are forecasted for parts of the country this summer and what could this mean for growing crops? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what predominant weather conditions ag producers could face this summer in various parts of the country.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers an outlook of drought's extent and location during the summer months.

A new USDA dashboard is available for those in the stocker and feeder cattle segments of the cattle industry to obtain data to make both immediate and long-term decisions. (Rod Bain and Lonnie Peetz of the Agricultural Marketing Service)

Lonnie Peetz of the Agricultural Marketing Service explains the classifications of stocker and feeder cattle, and how they apply to the beef industry.

The Agricultural Marketing Service's Lonnie Peetz provides an example of how stocker and feeder cattle industry stakeholders can use a new USDA dashboard to obtain both historical and market level information.

What are some of the signals regarding this year's wildfire season across parts of the country, and some of methods of wildfire prevention and control? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What weather conditions where during the month of May may be of concern for crop growers with planting and plant establishment occurring? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Applications are underway for three grant programs making up USDA's Local Agriculture Market program. (Rod Bain and Agriculture Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs)

Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs explains a grant program designed to promote local ag markets through support of various aspects of such entities.