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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a current, and upcoming, active weather systems expected to cross the nation over the next few days.

What are some of the outlooks for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices for this year, per USDA’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell

A series of storms travelling through the Western U.S. should bring mountain snowfall to several areas of the region, adding to potential Spring and Summer water supplies. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How are milk production and price projections – by product and category – and other trends, reflected in USDA’s forecasts for dairy this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and dairy analyst Peyton Ferrier

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures nationwide will be mixed with varying levels of precipitation for the period of March 25 - 31.

USDA’s collection of grape accessions and cultivars play a significant role in preserving genetic materials for future variety development, improved traits, and protection of these crops for the future. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist Erin Galarneau

*-National Agriculture Day is Tuesday, March 18th. Week is March 16 - 22 -* A weeklong event puts the spotlight on the nation's food, fiber, and forest products and those who produce them, with emphasis on National Agriculture Day. (Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. National Ag Day Video Essay...

What were some of the impacts associated with active weather patterns across several parts of the country over the weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the effects to parts of the Southern Plains from a recent dust storm in the region.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a rash of wildfire activity in the Southern Plains over this past weekend due to high wind gusts and active weather.