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Opinions vary greatly on the 17 year cicadas that are emerging right now in parts of the Eastern U.S. (Gary Crawford and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland entomologist)

Michael Raupp, University of Maryland entomologist, urging people in areas where the 17 year cicadas are emerging not to spray trees with insecticides.

A new study is showing scientifically what many people anecdotally have observed about weather patterns in the West. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Joel Biederman with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Tucson, Arizona. Brad Rippey...

More and significant rain is coming to some areas hit by rain last week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The outlook for wildfires indicates that 2021 could be another dangerous year. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Jeff Rupert, Director of Interior's Office of Wildland Fire. Patty Grantham, Acting Director of...

Big flood event expected for eastern Texas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A pioneer in developing fish-based production systems and products to feed malnourished populations globally is recognized for her achievements as this year's recipient of what is called the Nobel Prize of Agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize President Barbara...

Two major areas of rain are expected this week -- one could be detrimental, the other could be beneficial. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA has made some changes in one of its most important reports -- the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski.

Where in the country is it expected to remain dry? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)