Justin Maxson, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, gives some of the content in the new rural childcare resource guide.

This year's Atlantic hurricane season has been an active one, yet that may come as a surprise to some. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

How can the La Nina weather pattern lead to a flipping of drought conditions? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary recently explains what he sees as market opportunities for U.S. ag exports, both from existing and possibly new trading partners. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

There is a strong likelihood La Nina will affect U.S. weather patterns for the second year in a row. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The stakes are very high in the battle to keep African Swine Fever out of the U.S. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Patrick Webb, Director of Swine Health with the National Pork Board.

Worried about an early autumn freeze? Don't be! (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Land grant university economists recently weighed in on discussions on the nations' beef supply chain and how to make it more resilient during shock events. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University. Keri Jacobs of the University of Missouri. Jennifer van de Ligt of...

A cold front is sweeping west to east across the country, followed by very quiet weather. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Swine, chicken, and turkey producers who suffered losses from lack of access to processing facilities during the pandemic now have more time to sign-up for a USDA pandemic assistance program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux