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Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack says it's time to craft a practical Farm Bill that actually stands a chance of being passed. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a unique combination of both near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is forecasted for much of the country during the period of July 15 - 21.

2026 includes a United Nations sponsored "International Year of" celebration focused on women ag producers across the globe ... an event led by the U.S. and its Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden. Deputy Agriculture...

Traders are getting ready for several important USDA reports this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What might the impacts to crops and livestock be from Beryl as this tropical system and its remnants make its way across the country this week? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

This country is importing more foreign food and farm products. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, James Kaufman)

Some crop production areas are reporting drought coverage on the rise since mid-June, so what does the drought maps reveal regarding crops and commodity in drought in the beginning of July? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Two USDA agencies join forces to produce a survey designed to collect data about conservation practices on grazing and forest lands. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Dan Mullarkey of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Suzanne Adams of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The first hurricane to reach the U.S. mainland this year made landfall early Monday along a stretch of Texas' Central Gulf Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the history of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall early Monday on the Texas Gulf Coast.