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Two storm systems arriving in the West this weekend should bring significant snows in the mountain ranges, adding to significant snowpack totals this season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the snowpack accumulation season to date for the Sierra Nevada Mountains – the primary source for much of California’s irrigation and water supplies.
Heavy snowfall this week in the nation’s mid-section provided short term concerns, but possible long-term benefits. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
How is the financial health of the farm sector as we start a new year? Gary Crawford takes the sector to the doctor for a complete checkup on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Dr. Seth Meyer.
Rural communities rely on entrepreneurs to buoy their local economies, but how can financing and financial support improve for these economic development opportunities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jon Monson of Compeer Financial
The Foreign Agricultural Service is continuing activities for projects funded by the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Childhood Nutrition and Food for Progress Programs.