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Flood events continue in the coming days along the main stem Ohio River and several tributaries in the wake of multi-day rains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the agricultural acreage impacted by significant floods of the past week.

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.

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.

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

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 Agriculture Secretary provided an explanation of planned testing of milk samples for possible H5N1 contamination in efforts to prevent spread of the virus. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how recent developments in California and a testing regime in Colorado influenced USDA’s recently announced expansion of milk testing for H5N1 virus.

The Agriculture Secretary Thursday visited the site of field trials associated with development of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cattle. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)