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The recent opening of USDA's Farmers Market for the year is a reminder that local and regional Farmers Markets are now or will be available for their customers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt. Deputy Secretary Jewel...

The Southern Plains continues to suffer in expanding dryness as triple digit heat has impacted parts of the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The law banning e15 blended fuels to be sold in the summer months has been waived via emergency, but what does this mean for both consumers and producers? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. President Joe Biden. Chris Bliley of Growth Energy. Jaden Mullendore of the...

Conditions continue to exacerbate firefighters' efforts to contain multiple fire complexes in the Desert Southwest. (Rod Bain and meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The USDA's latest report on U.S. agricultural trade has some remarkable numbers. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses a fire complex in northeast New Mexico that is currently one of that state’s biggest wildfires in recorded history.

Increased response efforts against the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in our nation is behind a recent funding resource for a USDA agency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes high pressure in the Southwest quadrant and near-to-below normal precipitation for most of the country for period of May 17 -23.

The first USDA pasture and rangeland condition report for this year reveals the impacts of long-term drought in parts of the country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

New and modified practices are included for consideration of proposals being submitted for the Farm Service Agency's State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Scott Marlow