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USDA is making changes to its Livestock Indemnity program to better support cattle producers who have lost animals due to severe heat. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says another heat wave is expected to develop across parts of the country near the end of this week.

The Agriculture Department recently announced its latest efforts to help financially distressed borrowers in Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how warmer weather in the nation's mid-section this week lends itself to crop maturity and field work.

The USDA is improving its multi-layered system to protect the U.S. livestock industry from foreign animal diseases. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

The nation, outside of Hurricane Idalia impacted areas, should mostly experience a quiet period of weather this week, but what exactly does that mean? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

While several laws and regulations provide special treatment for farmers and ranchers, there are also several rules that can adversely impact producers as well. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Washburn University Professor Roger McEowen.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal rainfall are expected for the period of September 5 - 11.

A National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded program is designed to educate teachers how agriculture can apply in both their own curriculums and in potential career opportunities for their students. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathleen Liang of North Carolina A and T...

An expert says don't let lack of documentation keep you from applying for USDA's 22007 program of financial assistance to producers who have been discriminated against by USDA. (Gary Crawford and Monica Rainge with USDA)