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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about rains expected this week, and how previous precipitation is addressing drought concerns in some key growing areas.

An invasive pest threatening livestock and domestic animals in the Eastern half of the U.S. has the attention of USDA and other animal health stakeholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the notable weather events expected approaching and during the weekend across parts of the country.

A recent event at USDA headquarters recognized the ninetieth anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its role in conservation efforts on the farm and field level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt. Secretary Brooke Rollins.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says temperatures should be above normal for most of the country, while precipitation will be mixed across the nation for the period of May 6 - 12.

What are some of the reasons a USDA official believes the May Agricultural Trade Mission to Hong Kong offers some unique opportunities for product promotion and sales? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

Interested parties seeking Fiscal Year 2026 funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

How is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involved in various USDA and federal efforts to monitor and resolve various challenges to farming and ranching here on Earth? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Doorn of NASA

May’s USDA-led Ag Trade Mission to Hong Kong is expected to offer unique opportunities for delegates to build new and expand existing market opportunities. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek)

Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek discusses the May 12-16 USDA Ag Trade Mission to Hong Kong and various highlights.