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A shift in the usual active weather track of this spring should result in several dry areas of the Central and Southern Plains receiving beneficial moisture this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. discusses a return of heavy rains to parts of the Midwest this week and what that may mean for producers still trying to plant crops.

The Agriculture Secretary spent time after the recent G7 ag ministers meeting to visit with counterparts from nations on a variety of issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Several USDA officials have provided testimony to Congress in recent weeks as it prepares to develop a new Farm Bill. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory...

The trends of weather in the Northern and Southern regions of the West remain relatively unchanged during the week going into Memorial Day weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says warmer and wetter weather is forecasted for much of the nation for the period of May 31 - June 6.

When will we see a turnaround in the current global low supply and high price wheat situation? Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Joe Glauber with the International Food Policy Institute. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

We may see a significant surge of beef hitting the market over the next few months, but after that it's a different story. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

There are many ways to turn your cookout into a sickout. Here are just a couple. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

The Philippines has been on our nation’s radar for some time for increased ag export opportunities, and a USDA official explains why. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek