As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.

It is too early to assess the full extent of Ida's damage to agriculture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Here are some tips for making sure that brown bag lunch doesn't make your child sick. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can...

There are many headaches agricultural producers can experience in the wake of a hurricane. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The recent discovery of a second Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. served as reminder of efforts to prevent this pest from establishing populations in our country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Marina Mann of Cornell University. Chris Looney of the Washington State Department of...

Tropical systems are helping to create heavy rainfall conditions in both the eastern and western parts of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)