Rural America’s susceptibilities to stresses and mental health issues, in some cases in extremes, has prompted various efforts address this concern – such as increased and greater awareness of resources, and removing stigmas associated with mental illness. Rod Bain looks at some of the many efforts...

There's a double whammy of weather conditions that negatively impact crops in the central and southern plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A new report shows that in 2021 we saw one of the biggest hikes in food prices in decades. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Classic cartoon character, Woody Woodpecker.

The messy, wintry weather was a shock for some areas of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A recent readjustment to school meal reimbursement rates is the latest in a series of USDA efforts to strengthen the nation’s school meals program in the wake of various challenges. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes two storms that could possibly bring more wintry weather to already storm-hit areas in the South.

The significance of food and agricultural research and innovation in a total economic sense is not lost on USDA’s Director of its research funding institute. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille

Weeks of quiet weather are prompting concern in western areas about whether key watershed areas will be able to pick up enough badly needed moisture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How might consumers, as well as producers, better understand concepts of sustainability? Pork producers are working on ways to better communicate what sustainability means to them. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Brett Kaysen and Scott Phillips of the National Pork Board

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's forecast through the end of this month.