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Active weather across a wide stretch of the Central U.S. was behind several tornadoes resulting in injuries and fatalities late Thursday and early Friday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

This time of year the prices we pay for eggs at the grocery store are as changeable as the weather. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack listing for the AgriPulse Food Policy Summit some of the USDA efforts to build and boost local and regional food systems.

There's a special bunny that certainly gets things hopping this time of year. Some may not believe in him, but let's not split hares. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Also a special member of the Hare Force

Parts of the Southeastern U.S. experienced an early Tuesday freeze event. What might occur in the way of agricultural impacts? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA recently announced its first set of awards under its Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, with focus on simplified equipment investments within processing facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says forecasts indicate another cold outbreak within a week could cover much of the Plains.

U.S. wheat continues to struggle in global markets. Exports are down to levels not seen in half a century. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses significant cold building in parts of the U.S. in the final days of March, and what potential impacts could result.

USDA recently announced funding awards associated with its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program as means to conserve various farm and watershed easements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)