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Parts of the Southeastern U.S. experienced an early Tuesday freeze event. What might occur in the way of agricultural impacts? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA recently announced its first set of awards under its Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, with focus on simplified equipment investments within processing facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says forecasts indicate another cold outbreak within a week could cover much of the Plains.

U.S. wheat continues to struggle in global markets. Exports are down to levels not seen in half a century. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses significant cold building in parts of the U.S. in the final days of March, and what potential impacts could result.

USDA recently announced funding awards associated with its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program as means to conserve various farm and watershed easements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

A part of the Plains experiencing snow drought this winter should see relief over the upcoming week through a series of snowstorms. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What is the forecast for milk production, product demand, prices for this year? Rod Bain report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA dairy analyst Micheal McConnell

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes below normal temperatures west of the Mississippi River, and above normal precipitation for most of the nation, for the period of March 26 - April 1.

USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflect year-over-year rises in several categories within the domestic production estimates and balance sheet. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist Stephen MacDonald