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USDA’s latest monthly off-season report of state crop, pasture and rangeland, and topsoil moisture conditions tend to point to impacts associated a mixture of weather events. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what should be the first appreciable rains of the year for dry and wildfire-plagued Southern California.

The Thursday morning Plenary Panel roundtable line-up and an innovation and technology demonstration are the latest announcements for what’s in store for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski *...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how a late week storm system crossing the Southern tier of the U.S. could provide precipitation along its path.

Some of the items a livestock producer must consider regarding tax considerations boils down in several instances to the specifications of the operation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Adam Kantrovich of Clemson University

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an East-West dividing line for both temperatures and precipitation will be in place during the period of February 18 - 24.

The panel of experts are set for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel – part of the Thursday morning kickoff session. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum includes an on-site display of Department-supported innovation and technological research and projects. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Reducing pesticide use on turf lawns or golf course as a best management practice should be considered for the surprising number of pollinator insects found in such ecosystems. (Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University)

What are some ways pesticide application on turf lawns and golf courses can be minimized to protect pollinators and beneficial insects in such ecosystems? (Rod Bain and North Carolina State University entomologist Terri Billeisen)