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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey examines how snows in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains are expected to benefit winter wheat crops in those areas.

USDA recently released its first production forecast for the nation’s new season orange crop, with trends primarily positive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a stretch of heavy rains expected this week from Texas to the Great Lakes region.

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, made up of USDA and land grant university labs, are joining forces with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Laboratory in increased detection of animal disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Animal Health Laboratory Network...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about where areas in the nation's mid-sectors could benefit from heavy rains expected throughout the week.

New Farm Credit System rules will put more emphasis on young, beginning and small farmers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Glen Smith, member of the board of the Farm Credit Administration

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses both the benefits and potential issues associated with mild weather conditions expected in the Southeast and the Atlantic Seaboard this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes cold and stormy weather will bring near and below normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country for the period of October 31 - November 6.

The annual celebration of the World Food Prize and its companion dialogue on global food security kicked off Tuesday with remarks by the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The USDA has just come out with a report on carbon markets. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary Robert Bonnie)