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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

The application process for the disaster assistance tranche of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program is soon coming, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

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

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday gave indication when a proposed USDA reorganization plan could be unveiled. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

A second rainmaking system traveling through the Gulf Coast states this week could bring flooding to parts of the region like what the Southern Plains is experiencing. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the potential of flooding in parts of the Central Gulf Coast this week - part of significant rains in the Southeast quadrant of the country.

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

Several parts of the West this week should significantly warm up as a heat wave establishes itself, expanding into parts of the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)