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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable very poor to poor pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending May 19th.

The National Mall in Washington DC recently played host to a vast display of innovations, technologies and equipment associated with agriculture, providing a glimpse of aspects of modern ag. Rod Bain looks at this event, and some examples of modern farming and food production in this edition of...

Over sixty organizations and one hundred projects are recipients of the first round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program announced Tuesday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A recent White House event featured announcements from the Agriculture Secretary on investments for rural infrastructure and economic development. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the purpose of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, which the first set of RAPP grant awards were announced Tuesday.

Food price inflation is the lowest in years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a timeline for the first round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding awards, culminating in Tuesday's award announcement.

Do any of the usual insect deterrents actually work to keep bugs away from our cookouts and picnics? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman with the University of Nebraska.

What are some of the concerns as active weather patterns dominate parts of the nation during the mid-week period? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended food safety rules, but often ignore one crucial rule. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...