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Hog producers continue to see a big improvement in their price situation. (Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Have you already broken your New Year's resolution to start an exercise program and stick with it? Maybe you started wrong. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Rutgers University Extension Health and Nutrition expert, Karen Ensle.

Severe weather and flash flooding are possible in the southeastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The recently formed Secretarial Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture will provide input on USDA urban ag policies and programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby

Precipitation that wil accompany a storm this week will cause the usual problems, but will be good for some regions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How have recent drought totals, mountain snowpack accumulations, and warmer seasonal weather raised concerns about water availability out West this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Much of the country can expect a less intense repeat of a sprawling that hit the country about two weeks ago. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The USDA is launching a program to find the best ways to produce foods in a climate-friendly way--foods more consumers want. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President John F. Kennedy. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie...

This week's storm is not expected to bring any meaningful precipitation to the drought-stricken western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds and commercial flocks has prompted reminders of boosted biosecurity efforts for poultry owners and operations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford. Koren Custer of the Animal and Plant...