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There are two main areas of drought in the middle of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

It's not unusual for it to be windy in the Great Plains at this time of year, but dryness is aggravating the situation. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA is expanding the scope of its programs to assist producers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Windy conditions are fanning wildfires in the Great Plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary says there is potential for the Commodity Credit Corporation to contribute to climate smart agriculture as a carbon bank. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a first look at the progress of the winter wheat crop around the country.

USDA's latest report on hog and pig numbers were lower than most people expected. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, cotton planting is progressing in the southern United States.

More Americans are aware of the benefits of wetlands, but we are still losing wetlands at an alarming pace. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, with the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.