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Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist Erin Galarneau

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about various weather systems moving across the country this week, including one currently travelling through the Eastern half of the nation, and their potential impacts.

USDA announced a comprehensive strategy to reduce Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry and egg-laying flocks, and in turn, lower egg prices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Tkacz Buller

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures nationwide, and above normal precipitation in most of the country, is part of the weather outlook for the period of March 11 – 17.

USDA’s Chief Economist recently discussed the Department’s forecasts for the nation’s ag economy this year and various aspects. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

*-USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Guatemala is March 3 – 7-* Guatemala and two neighboring Central American markets are the focus of USDA's early March agricultural trade mission. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

As producers prepare their tax returns, various resources are available through the Agriculture Department and a committee of land grant university tax experts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Adam Kantrovich and Kevin Burkett of Clemson University Extension. Sarah Campbell of the Farm...

The Agriculture Secretary's weekend visit to Commodity Classic included further details of a economic and emergency assistance program for producers, including a new name. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explains USDA efforts to streamline the application progress for economic relief assistance for farmers under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.

Guatemala and two neighboring Central American markets are the focus of USDA's latest agricultural trade mission taking place this week. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek)