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As drought rages in the West, there are some areas of dryness that meteorologists also have been concerned with in the East. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A better and more resilient world food system---that is the goal of an upcoming U.N. summit meeting. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.

What's the weather picture for the Great Plains? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The recent discovery of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere has U.S. officials and swine producers bolstering biosecurity to prevent this devastating disease from entering our country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinary Officer Jack Shere

There has been drying in some parts of the South, while substantial rain is expected in other southern areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How has the Phase One Trade Agreement between the U.S. and China so far benefitted our nation's ag sector, and what are some items in the deal that perhaps need further study? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Jason...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the nation, to the middle of August.

Experts say August is the prime time for us to be on the lookout for a tree-killing insect invader from Asia. (Gary Crawford and Rhonda Santos with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) **Broadcasters--If listeners think they've spotted an Asian longhorned beetle, they can call a...

Rhonda Santos, with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, with a description of the Asian longhorned beetle. **Broadcasters--If listeners think they've spotted an Asian longhorned beetle, they can call a special hotline at 1-866-702-9938 or report online at www.AsianLonghornedBeetle...

Rhonda Santos, with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, describing how the Asian longhorned beetle kills its tree host. **Broadcasters--If listeners think they've spotted an Asian longhorned beetle, they can call a special hotline at 1-866-702-9938 or report online at www...