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October’s peak in our nation’s drought coverage has eroded over the past five weeks due to heavy rain and snow totals in several parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at various regions of the country to see where reduction and expansion of drought coverage has taken place for the period ending December 3rd.
USDA says 2024 will be the second year in a row of falling crop prices and slim profits. How long will that trend continue? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)
The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)
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.