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October’s peak in our nation’s drought coverage has eroded over the past five weeks due to heavy rain and snow totals in several parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at various regions of the country to see where reduction and expansion of drought coverage has taken place for the period ending December 3rd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses drought coverage for various crops and commodities for the period ending December 3.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses notable state drought coverages per the December 3rd U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA says 2024 will be the second year in a row of falling crop prices and slim profits. How long will that trend continue? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)

The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)

With cases of a strain of what is known as bird flu recently found in dairy cattle, USDA and other stakeholders have been busy monitoring the situation and implementing measures to protect our nation’s dairy cattle. Rod Bain looks at what has so far transpired in this edition of “Agriculture USA”...

Areas impacted by tornadoes over the past week and weekend could face another round of active weather during the middle part of this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Some food shoppers may be surprised at USDA's latest forecasts for food prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how recent tornadic activity reflects what is the traditional peak of the annual tornado season in the U.S.