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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers areas of the West where extreme dryness and heat are expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend.

The USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows there's money to be made in the cattle business right now. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Plenty of moisture has accumulated in the Midwest this summer, leading to potentially high producing corn and soybean crops, so is there a need for rain in the region this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Several in the food and farm production arena believe USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program can provide opportunities for increased conservation practices and new market opportunities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses possible rain showers in several parts of the Midwest over the course of the week, as well as the potential for active weather.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the Corn Belt where dryness has been predominant in the last several days, and what that may mean from a crop perspective.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal prescription for much of the country during the period of September 3 - 9.

The final round of USDA Organic Market Development Grants was awarded, investing $85 million dollars in projects in 36 states. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt explains the intent of a grant program focused on building up the U.S. organic industry.

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt shares recently funded Organic Market Development Grant Program projects to provide examples of the scope of these efforts in building markets.