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The Agriculture Department’s Chief Economist explains policy in place Tuesday as USDA conducted its global supply and demand estimates, including tariff considerations. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Might early March severe weather have served as a preview of this year’s tornado season in our nation? What can we expect regarding active weather this Spring and early Summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Agriculture Secretary discussed current conversations with counterparts in Mexico and Canada on matters of agricultural trade. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

How do Western mountains look regarding snowpack accumulations and potential Spring and Summer water supplies with season’s end approaching? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Even with a monthly increase in Sunshine State orange production forecasts, trends of recent years reflect decrease in several categories. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Prepping your home garden for the Spring includes factoring how your plants looked last year – a possible sign of issues in growing a specific plant in a specific spot. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

A myriad of weather conditions from snow to gusty winds are expected from a series of storm systems crossing the country over the next week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What does USDA's latest look at agricultural trade reveal for the current fiscal year and its comparisons to this same time last year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist Bart Kenner

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how heavy precipitation to start the week in Southern California and both its potential harmful and beneficial impacts.

The first forecasts for production, supply, and use of 2025 corn, soybeans, and wheat crops were provided at this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates