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The bison industry provides many examples of USDA forms of assistance to growers of all kinds - whether its support, market development, research, or animal health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Donnis Baggett and Jim Matheson of the National Bison Association

There are two fast-moving storms this week that are expected to affect most of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

An expert advises us to check out the details of any offer by our tax preparer to give us an instant or "anticipation" tax refund. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lauren Jones, Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy and Financial Expert. Also, classic comedians, Groucho...

Precipitation totals this week could mean flooding in some parts of the country that recently received heavy rain. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's Farm Service Agency recently announced extensions to this year's sign-up period for a dairy safety net program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Storms this week are not expected to bring enough precipitation -- at least for places in the country that really need the moisture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How might existing Agriculture Department programs play a role in efforts to advance climate smart agriculture and forestry goals? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Some precipitation is coming to the drought-stricken west, but it won't be enough to change the region's water shortage situation. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA now has a way to provide any farmer who has a smart phone to get instant access to USDA market reports. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Moffitt. John Gallagher, with the Market News Division of USDA's...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the National Weather Service's look into the beginning of next month.