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Is above average tornado activity for March and April a precursor to more severe storms during the final two months – the peak – of this year’s U.S. tornado season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What does the National Interagency Fire Center predict for potential wildfire activity across the country from May through August? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NIFC meteorologist Jim Wallman

Planning and work between USDA and state agencies occurs annually in addressing the threat of an invasive pest on our nation’s hardwood trees. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

The recent USDA Ag Outlook Forum provided opportunity to study some recent trends in our country’s organic farm and food industries. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects a month over month decline in drought coverage for several crops and commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What is the forecast for the latest production of two of our country's favorite tree nuts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

USDA researchers are developing and testing a natural, sustainable, antimicrobial cleaning wipe. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Sunghyun Nam

An invasive pest threatening livestock and domestic animals in the Eastern half of the U.S. has the attention of USDA and other animal health stakeholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

A recent event at USDA headquarters recognized the ninetieth anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its role in conservation efforts on the farm and field level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt. Secretary Brooke Rollins.