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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says wet weather in the nation's midsection is a classic La Nina weather pattern.

There are no signs yet that beef producers are interested in stopping the current contraction of the beef herd. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for February 14th through the 20th.

Several traditions return to the annual Agricultural Outlook Forum coming up in February, including a return to an in-person conference event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Farmers may benefit from the new USDA school meal proposed rules. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Also, former President Harry Truman.

There's still a lot to learn about avian influenza. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. David Swayne, Director of USDA's Southeastern Poultry Research Lab in Athens, Georgia.

A recent USDA study looks at both challenges and opportunities regarding the access to farmland for beginning and socially disadvantaged producers. (Rod Bain and Scott Callahan of the Economic Research Service)

USDA economic researcher, Scott Callahan, explains the impetus and design of a recent study looking at challenges and supports for farmland access for beginning and socially disadvantaged ag producers.

The continued growth in new and advanced wood products has been fueled in part by U.S. Forest Service grants. the latest grant application period has just been announced. (Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service)

Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service explains two grant programs now available for application for 2023. These grants designed to support innovations and projects using various wood products.