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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the forecasted timeline for flood waters to travel to parts of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in the coming week.

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the flood crests of significance from recent flooding in parts of the mid-South and Ohio River Valley.

Washington D.C. cherry blossoms - an annual tradition and celebration in the Nation’s Capital - have historical connections with the U.S. Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olson

What concerns are raised for some ag producers about a cold front established over parts of the Eastern U.S. this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA recently released its latest Ag Trade Outlook covering exports, imports, and trade balance from October to February. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says other than a couple of exceptions, little to no precipitation is expected nationwide this week.

Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation for much of the country is in the forecast for the period of April 15 – 21.

The final USDA State Stories report for March, when compared with the initial series offering in November, provides both a look at winter wheat conditions in major growing states, and a glimpse as crops come out of dormancy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey