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Active weather returns after a brief respite, but where it occurs is expected to be different from previous events this Spring. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed current projects and both recent and prospective future announcements regarding the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The first tropical storm system of this Atlantic hurricane season could develop this week with the formation zone in the Western Gulf of Mexico. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How might adjustments to wheat production forecasts for Russia and Ukraine result in impacts to possible U.S. wheat export opportunities? Rod Bain reports. PARTCIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the possibility of active weather this week and where this might occur within the country.

High profile races this election cycle may get the attention, but the annual elections of USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee members is also significant regarding constituent representation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses two systems that could develop into tropical activity over the next week in the Atlantic Basin.

Crop growers have until mid-July to report acreage planted this year at their local Farm Service Agency office, but why is it important? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected across much of the country during the period of June 25 - July 1.

Changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service