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An unexpected and premature melting of Western mountain snowpack over the past month is drawing concerns regarding water supplies and impacts to agriculture in parts of the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A New Jersey complex once protected our nation from foreign animal disease via quarantine of imported birds and livestock – part of a legacy in keeping our nation safe from such threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Fieger of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service...

Research is underway on genetic selection of chicken to produce traits that lead to poultry with greater water use efficiency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Sara Orlowski of University of Arkansas Extension

What does USDA's latest Cattle on Feed Report indicate regarding cattle inventories and how that is reflected in marketings and prices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

Producers and landowners wishing to enroll acres in the latest Continuous Conservation Reserve Program have options to consider, based on conservation needs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

A recent USDA study looks at our nation’s sorghum and potential export demand by world broiler producers seeking alternative, and perhaps more affordable, feed grains. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Michael Johnson

The 1985 Farm Bill contained perhaps one of USDA’s most popular conservation programs – an offering marking forty years this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and former Agriculture Secretary John Block

Selected producers will participate in coming days in USDA's latest surveys to collect data for key reports in late June, and throughout the growing season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons

What does USDA have to say about next year’s forecasts for meat production, price, and exports – the first look at the 2026 meat balance sheet? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

How did weekend before, and day of, developments impact USDA's May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.