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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses hay and cattle in drought coverage per the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending February First.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes improvements in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor regarding spring-planted crop areas covered in drought.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at two regions of the country and month-over-month changes in drought coverage.

On February 9th USDA will issue its new forecasts for South American corn and soybean production, but those forecasts pose a real challenge for the analysts who will make them. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg describes the wildly varied corn and soybean growing season in Brazil.

Punxsutawney Phil's weather forecast has caused some debate in weather prediction circles. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

A USDA initiative could soon establish its framework for research and testing to help producers and landowners establish incentives for climate smart agriculture and forestry practices. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday explained how part of how USDA is approaching increased promotion and adoption of climate smart agriculture and forestry among stakeholders. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary says current USDA programs have great potential to incentivize producers and landowners to undertake climate smart agriculture and forestry practices. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is making a big investment in programs and projects to create wealth in rural America. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)