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The U.S. winter of 2023-24 is now the warmest winter season on record, per NOAA climatic data going back 130 years. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANT: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling the AgriPulse Food Policy Summit about USDA efforts to expand food processing capacity.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack listing for the AgriPulse Food Policy Summit some of the USDA efforts to build and boost local and regional food systems.

Active weather across a wide stretch of the Central U.S. was behind several tornadoes resulting in injuries and fatalities late Thursday and early Friday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

This time of year the prices we pay for eggs at the grocery store are as changeable as the weather. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack listing for the AgriPulse Food Policy Summit some of the USDA efforts to build and boost local and regional food systems.

There's a special bunny that certainly gets things hopping this time of year. Some may not believe in him, but let's not split hares. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Also a special member of the Hare Force

Parts of the Southeastern U.S. experienced an early Tuesday freeze event. What might occur in the way of agricultural impacts? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA recently announced its first set of awards under its Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, with focus on simplified equipment investments within processing facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says forecasts indicate another cold outbreak within a week could cover much of the Plains.