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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack pledged to root out discrimination at USDA, in testimony to a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the state of the nation's Black farmers. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. House Ag Committee Chair David Scott. Ranking...

Some areas of the Midwest can expect a good "pre-planting soaking." (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Ag Secretary makes a public pledge to root out discrimination at USDA. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

Serious drought and soil dryness concerns remain for many areas of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA is increasing emergency benefits for the lowest-income beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

This week's storms are not expected to help add to the western snowpack. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The USDA-NRCS DamWatch web application recently added dams on U.S. Forest Service lands among those monitored for safety. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Acting Chief Terry Cosby

This year's first topsoil moisture report shows dry conditions in many areas of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

March 2021 will be noted as an active month regarding tornadic activity, but what does this mean compared to other years, or regarding the rest of the tornado season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says widespread topsoil moisture shortages are an indication that many areas are getting a dry start to the season.