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A cold snap covering the nation’s Eastern two-thirds this week could impact agricultural in impacted areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about recent cold temperatures across the Northern Plains, including record lows recorded in some communities on February 18th.

A dry weather forecast is expected for most of the nation this week although there are some areas of exception. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is in the forecast for much of the country for the period of February 25 - March 3.

*- February 16 – 22 is National FFA Week - * A series of conferences and classroom experiences are some of the ways the National FFA Organization provides skills for potential careers in the ag sector. (Rod Bain and Past National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet)

The Agriculture Secretary says curbing increasing consumer costs on grocery items such as eggs is a primary focus for her administration. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

A rural and ag upbringing is what Brooke Rollins brings to her new Cabinet level post, now serving the Trump Administration for a second time, yet in the different role of Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain looks at the influences that shaped the new Ag Secretary in her own words in this edition of...

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses recent increases in egg prices, as well as lower supplies in USDA's February reports.

The new Agriculture Secretary discusses her upbringing in rural Texas, and how agriculture in her youth shaped a career in public policy, culminating in becoming USDA’s top official. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

USDA says there should be more beef produced this year, yet demand will remain strong influencing steer price projections. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)