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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a four state area in the Central and Southern Plains where drought coverage still is strong compared to the rest of the country.

The Agriculture Secretary has just announced more actions aimed at making local and regional food systems stronger. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says creation of 12 USDA Regional Food Business Centers is a very big deal.

Debbie Phillips, CEO of Rural Action in Southwest Ohio, talking about the importance of being able to work with USDA to improve the markets and the lives of small producers.

What were the numbers in the categories of USDA’s national topsoil moisture condition report for the period ending April 30th? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the more notable areas reporting topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending April 30th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with appreciable topsoil moisture shortages for the period ending April 30th.

Snow in some locales and ninety-degree temperatures in others make up a storm system now making its way across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A recent U.S. Ag. trade mission to the Netherlands will provide new export sales and valuable marketing data. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor. California Ag. Secretary Karen Ross. Mississippi Ag. Commissioner Andy...

A slow-moving weather system that has covered much of the Midwest the past few days garnered attention Monday due to a dust storm in the Illini State. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)