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Dr. Mike Watson, Associate Administrator of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, saying that setting up an early warning system to detect diseases in animals that might threaten humans is a long term project that goes beyond just Covid-19.

Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants offer resources for communities in their efforts to foster local economic growth. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Cooperative Business Service Administrator Karama Neal

What is the weather forecast for the drought-stricken northwestern part of the country? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Applications are now being accepted for funding to assist rural businesses and communities in the switch to renewable and energy efficient systems. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business and Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal

There are two different pictures of how regions are faring in the drought-stricken western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are some of the changes in trends regarding farm computer and technology compared to two years ago? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Adam Peters of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

What does a late season heatwave mean for farmers in the middle of the country? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA data reveals that more, and in some cases younger, new and beginning farmers and ranchers are getting involved in agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to recent hurricane activity in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

It's been six years since we saw a yearly drop in beef production, but it could be in the offing for next year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman.