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A significant rain event last week in the nation's mid-section contributed to improved numbers in USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition ratings. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states and regions with notable topsoil moisture surpluses for the period ending May 14th.

Significant precipitation over the past week plays a part in improvements in both categories in USDA’s latest Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes areas of the country outside of the Southern and Central Plains with significant good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending May 14th.

What happens with avian Influenza is one wild card in trying to forecast what kind of year broiler producers will have in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.