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A diverse method of current and developing research is assisting in better understanding and control of various animal influenzas. Rod Bain looks at examples of these ongoing efforts in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Roxann Motroni of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service...

Is above average tornado activity for March and April a precursor to more severe storms during the final two months – the peak – of this year’s U.S. tornado season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What does the National Interagency Fire Center predict for potential wildfire activity across the country from May through August? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NIFC meteorologist Jim Wallman

Planning and work between USDA and state agencies occurs annually in addressing the threat of an invasive pest on our nation’s hardwood trees. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

The recent USDA Ag Outlook Forum provided opportunity to study some recent trends in our country’s organic farm and food industries. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects a month over month decline in drought coverage for several crops and commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Some USDA reports discontinued in 2024 are being reinstated for 2025, which most starting this May. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

A diverse method of current and developing research is assisting in better understanding and control of various animal influenzas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deena Jones of the U.S. National Poultry Research Center. Tavis Anderson of the National Animal Disease Center

Genetic research by USDA is behind the development of an alfalfa variety with a greater tolerance to high salinity levels found in irrigation ground water or recycled water. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and geneticist Devinder Sandhu

* - USDA's May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are scheduled for release Monday, May 12th at 12 PM Eastern time. - * The initial USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate for the 2025-26 marketing year, like past years, is drawing significant interest. (Rod Bain and World...