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A recent panel contained dialogue between some of those who held the post as USDA’s top economic advisor – including former Chief Economists. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Current USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economics Randy Russell. Former...

Forecasted rains in parts of the West could mean a break from extreme heat and dryness experienced in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some of the findings within the latest USDA Census of Agriculture regarding potential trends and data about controlled environment agriculture operations and crops? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA horticultural researcher James Altland

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers areas of the West where extreme dryness and heat are expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend.

The USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows there's money to be made in the cattle business right now. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Plenty of moisture has accumulated in the Midwest this summer, leading to potentially high producing corn and soybean crops, so is there a need for rain in the region this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Several in the food and farm production arena believe USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program can provide opportunities for increased conservation practices and new market opportunities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses possible rain showers in several parts of the Midwest over the course of the week, as well as the potential for active weather.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the Corn Belt where dryness has been predominant in the last several days, and what that may mean from a crop perspective.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal prescription for much of the country during the period of September 3 - 9.