Uncertain economic conditions for several farmers last fall led to Congressionally approved emergency payments - what has become USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Pogram - ECAP. Now accepting applications, Rod Bain looks at the factors behind ECAP and details about the current sign-up period in...

Several Western Mountain ranges note significant increases in snowpack over the month of March, increasing water equivalency levels for several parts of the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Wholesale egg prices have slowly declined over the past month, but what is behind this trend, how does it translate on the retail level, and what are some seasonal concerns coming up? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Buller.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses snowpack levels and potential water runoff associated with mountain snow accumulations across the West as April First approaches.

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Increasing signs of extreme dryness are found in parts of the Southern Plains as of late March, from dust storms to poor root establishment for winter wheat. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Research continues into improved methods to trap feral swine populations, and control this invasive pest, including the use of smart traps. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service researcher John Kilgo

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey answers the question about if potential, and much needed, precipitation is expected to fall in parched parts of the Southern Plains this week.

What are some ways landowners and gardeners in desert climates can balance both water management and plant productivity? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the benefits of a late Spring snow storm occurring late last week from the Central Plains and Upper Midwest.