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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses weather conditions this week in Kentucky that could complicate flood recovery efforts.

What did the past agricultural trade year look like after USDA received its December ag trade numbers as part of its monthly update? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist James Kaufman

Investing in a cooperative business, like those found in agriculture? Know there are various ways to create both equity and returns in your investment. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Phil Kenkel of Oklahoma State University Extension

* - February 16 – 22 is National FFA Week - * Career choices in agriculture are expanding thanks to technological advances, providing students such as FFA members ability to prepare for fields perhaps not developed yet. (Rod Bain and Past National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet)

* - February 16 – 22 is National FFA Week - * Past National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet discusses the founding and evolution of the National FFA Organization from the perspective of preparing future leaders in agricultural oriented careers, including ones not yet developed.

One day after her Senate confirmation and taking the oath of office, our nation’s thirty-third Agriculture Secretary was welcomed at ceremonies at USDA headquarters. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

The nation’s new Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the issues the Department need to discuss and address with food and farm participants – both during her first days in office, and long term. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

The Agriculture Secretary recognized U.S. Forest Service firefighting crews from several parts of the country that joins in the control and containment efforts of last month’s wildfires in Southern California. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

Much like cooperatives are represented by different types of businesses and services, types of equity within cooperatives can also differ between organizations. (Rod Bain and Phil Kenkel of Oklahoma State University Extension)

Phil Kenkel of Oklahoma State University Extension explains some of the ways that equity is obtained by investor members of cooperatives.