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What is the latest on a rash of weekend wildfires in the Carolinas, including efforts to contain those blazes? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Whether municipal, commercial, or homeowner, knowing how to monitor and control mosquito populations will keep these pests from overpopulating later in the Spring and Summer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jamie Kopco of Penn State University Extension

A fast-moving active weather system should produce conditions in a stretch from the Central Plains to the Southern Atlantic coast, ranging from blizzards to potential tornadoes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist Erin Galarneau

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about various weather systems moving across the country this week, including one currently travelling through the Eastern half of the nation, and their potential impacts.

USDA announced a comprehensive strategy to reduce Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry and egg-laying flocks, and in turn, lower egg prices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Tkacz Buller

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures nationwide, and above normal precipitation in most of the country, is part of the weather outlook for the period of March 11 – 17.

USDA’s Chief Economist recently discussed the Department’s forecasts for the nation’s ag economy this year and various aspects. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

*-USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Guatemala is March 3 – 7-* Guatemala and two neighboring Central American markets are the focus of USDA's early March agricultural trade mission. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

As producers prepare their tax returns, various resources are available through the Agriculture Department and a committee of land grant university tax experts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Adam Kantrovich and Kevin Burkett of Clemson University Extension. Sarah Campbell of the Farm...