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While a Southern Maryland cattle operator is no stranger to farmers markets or diversity in his business, his latest venture operated its first ever farmers market booth in Washington DC. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Charlie Sasscer the III.

There is one area of USDA's August U.S. corn supply and demand ledger that stands out in reference to how expected record production will be used. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA’s release of its potato acres planted report could give a glimpse of yield and production totals for this year’s crop. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Catharine Weber

Two regions of the country recorded heavy rains this past week but how do these events apply to affects to ag, including flooding? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What does USDA’s latest Vegetable and Pulses Outlook reveal regarding planted acres and other trends connected to dry beans and peas, chickpeas, and lentils? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Wilma Davis

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the distribution of rainfall so far in the month of August, and if that trend is expected to continue through the month.

A USDA scientist has spent a distinguished sixty-plus year career at the forefront of protecting our nation's cotton crops from pest threats and developing value added products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Johnie Jenkins

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides details of a flood event in Southeast Wisconsin that began this weekend and is continuing.

Favorable weather in the form of consistent warmth this growing season continues to boost corn and soybean crop conditions in the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

With this year’s wildfire season out West past the midway point, what stands out regarding overall fire activity so far? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)