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What are some of the ways our nation’s specialty crop sector are supported in marketing and research efforts through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant and Specialty Crop Multi-State Programs? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny...

What is the current look at tropical storm development and activity when comparing the Atlantic and Pacific Basins? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Football season means it's also tailgate party season. Here's how to avoid food poisoning problems at the party. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a recent, and rare, hurricane appearing near the Hawaiian Islands this past weekend.

How are sheep and solar panels connected to a USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities funded research project? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Pete Camino of the American Lamb Board

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says varying tropical moisture is being drawn into places along the Gulf of Mexico providing significant precipitation amounts.

Eggs are living up to their reputation as a volatile product. Gary Crawford has more on the wild egg market. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst,Shayle Shagam.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season as it approaches the midway point, and how that compares to start of the season predictions.

A recent panel contained dialogue between some of those who held the post as USDA’s top economic advisor – including former Chief Economists. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Current USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economics Randy Russell. Former...

Forecasted rains in parts of the West could mean a break from extreme heat and dryness experienced in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)