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The Climate Prediction Center earlier this month announced a La Nina advisory, and weather impacts are already being felt across the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why it took so long for climatic conditions to switch from El Nino to La Nina, with an official La Nina advisory recently issued.

What are some creative approaches regarding a holiday gift you have received that for whatever reason cannot be returned or exchanged at the retailer it originated from? (Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension)

Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension explains caution, and most likely, discussion needs to occur when considering the regifting of a personal or family heirloom.

The Agriculture Secretary announced the latest in a series of regulatory reforms within the Packers and Stockyards Act - this one focused on the poultry tournament system. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Tom Vilsack closes out a second tour of duty as our nation’s Agriculture Secretary – a total of twelve years as head of the Department. What are some of his reflections of his time in office, and of continuity between two different eras of service? Rod Bain visits with Secretary Vilsack in this...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the components within a poultry tournament system reform rule announced this week.

What might a portrait of the Agriculture Secretary reflect from his second time in office, compared to his portrait at USDA headquarters capturing his initial eight years leading USDA? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses rules recently updated within the Packers and Stockyards Act, including a poultry tournament system rule update announced Monday.

USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe