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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both near-to-above normal temperatures and precipitation will be found across most of the nation during the period of May 7 - 13.

Funding availability was recently announced by USDA for proposed projects constructing both on-farm and off-farm labor housing. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden

This past week's U.S. Agricultural trade mission in India could set the stage for growing trade between the U.S. and India while also sparking some near-term sales as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Agriculture Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor. Mississippi Ag...

What does our nation’s aquaculture sector look like, and why do analysts believe there is significant growth opportunity in this industry? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Christopher Davis of USDA’s Economic Research Service. David O’Brien of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

An extended weekend of active weather brought the nation's first major tornadic outbreak of the year, with damages and fatalities reported in parts of the nation's mid-section. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about tornadic activity during the first four months of this year including a recent extended weekend outbreak.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a streak of tornadoes that impacted states in the nation's mid-section over a four day period this past week and weekend.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses five sets of tornado streaks that impacted states in the nation's mid-section this past Friday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey forecasts the potential of more tornadic activity in the nation's mid-section during this week's mid-week period.

Corn and soybean growers are making major planting progress. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)