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Whether a day trip or a camping adventure, the U.S. Forest Service provides resources for us to prepare for our visit to forests, parks, and day-use sites. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation should be predominant weather patterns in the U.S. for the period of June 24 - 30.

What was one notable news item among what appeared to be a low-key USDA Crop Production Report and World Supply and Demand Estimate for June? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Recent rainy conditions across the Eastern two thirds of the country continue to be reflected in USDA’s conditions report for pastures and rangelands. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Efforts to expand U.S. ag exports in Peru are based on both a growing middle class and growing interest in particular products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks. Montana Agriculture...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey takes a state by state view of notable good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending June 15th.

Genetic research by USDA is behind the development of an alfalfa variety with a greater tolerance to high salinity levels found in irrigation ground water or recycled water. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and geneticist Devinder Sandhu

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the Western states behind the latest very poor to poor condition rating for U.S. pastures and rangelands.

What are some of the trends and developments regarding nutrition of beef cattle, particularly in the realm of minerals? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ron Lemenager of Purdue University Extension

What did USDA have to say regarding this month’s forecasts for wheat production, supply, and use both here and abroad? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)