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Many federal departments are struggling to hire and retain workers. The USDA's Farm Service is no exception. (Gary Crawford and the Associate Administrator Steve Peterson)

How big a winter wheat crop will growers harvest this year? We will soon have a better idea of that as USDA gets ready to release its first official winter wheat forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ****USDA will release its wheat production forecast Friday, May...

Several aspects about decision makers on the farm and ranch level are discovered when combing through the data of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Rod Bain looks at some of those findings in the second part of a two-part series – in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and...

Might there be a shift in both location and degree of the active weather patterns that have created significant tornadic activity over the past two weeks? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Small businesses contribute more to the nation's economy than you might think. Gary Crawford has more. ***2024's National Small Business Week was April 28th - May 4th*** PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the shift in active weather patterns across parts of the eastern U.S. during this week.

Atmospheric conditions are behind what was a significant April concerning tornado counts in the U.S., just as the peak of our nation’s tornado season takes place. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A warming trend this week is welcomed by some Pacific Northwest growers who experienced freezing temperatures over the past week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Knowing what's true and what's false about tornadoes could save your life. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says warm and wet weather conditions will be predominant nationwide for the period of May 14 - 20.