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Some might be surprised by the final tally of Atlantic-based tropical storms and hurricanes this season, compared to previous years and the forecast for this year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The final numbers for both Atlantic and Pacific tropical storms and hurricanes are among the indicators of the uniqueness of this past season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Although 2022 was a normal Atlantic tropical storm season per number of storms, there were several storms of note this past year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA is working on various projects designed to better detect and understand the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals, and in turn, improve response to these threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses why an originally forecasted above normal Atlantic hurricane season turned into a normal year.

An Extension expert discusses some of the trends that are taking place in the realm of agritourism. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

Continued innovation in and through our nation’s federal and land grant university labs and research facilities is important to keeping U.S. farm and food goods competitive globally. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Chovanda Jacobs...

Recent allocations were announced for two USDA programs designed to foster ag export market access and development - programs important to various commodity and ag trade organizations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Cary Siffereth of the U.S. Grains Council. Dean Meyer of the U.S. Meat...

Are the nation's pork producers changing their minds about cutting production? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

While demand for beef continues high, cattle supplies are shrinking. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.