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The first round of funding for USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects was recently announced, providing ground level examples of how such opportunities could utilize and quantify climate smart ag practices, value-add commodities, and develop new markets. Rod Bain looks at the...

How has Hurricane Fiona, soon to leave Puerto Rico, impacted that island? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Getting more of our food from closer to our homes is an idea whose time has really come. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses preliminary damages information in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Fiona.

Applications for ReConnect project funding to expand high speed internet access across rural America is now being accepted. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochilt Torres Small

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes Hurricane Fiona is expected to impact the Canadian Maritimes when it arrives in the area later this week.

This time of year our houseplants need a little extra care. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

A damaging storm surge over the weekend in Alaska was the result of warm water temperatures and atmospheric conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

Hurricane Fiona is not the only system in the Atlantic Ocean Basin that weather observers are keeping an eye on. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)