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A rarity occurred last week when a Pacific Basin hurricane crossed over into the Atlantic Basin and reformed as a tropical storm. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A notable streak in the U.S. Drought Monitor ended at the end of May, however, a second streak remains active. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, summarizes the path of what was both a Pacific Basin hurricane and an Atlantic Basin tropical storm.

Food production by farmers and civilians was a key factor in the success of the D-Day invasion 78 years ago this week. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA historical expert , Anne Effland. ABC reporter George Hicks. President Franklin Roosevelt.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says hotter and drier weather for much of the nation is in the forecast for period of June 14 – 20.

Now that a proposed economic framework has been announced by the President, what are the possibilities for the U.S. regarding economic and trade opportunities with member nations? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, President Joe Biden. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley...

USDA is looking at every option to help producers as they face limited supplies and very high prices for fertilizer. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a basic framework for a comprehensive food system transformation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

An expert says some of us may misinterpret the planting percentages in the USDA's weekly crop progress reports. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA has several new programs designed to make more credit available to small meat and poultry processors. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. Karama Neal, Director of USDA's Rural Business Cooperative Services.