What are some of the trends regarding availability of rural care facilities, and economic impacts of the communities and areas they serve? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)

The 2022 tornado season got off to a roaring start, but is that normal compared to previous years? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

USDA's Under Secretary for Rural Development talked with lawmakers Tuesday about some of the opportunities currently underway to improve the nation's rural care economy. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

The latest in temporary cargo shipment facilities will soon be established at the Port of Seattle in efforts to improve ag export capability and reduce port congestion. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Winter wheat in the Southern Plains is being negatively impacted by dry conditions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There may be more things tying ag. trade to basketball than you might think.....or maybe not. Gary Crawford has the play-by-play. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

This winter wet season began strong, but is ending up as a disappointment. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What's needed now, and in the next farm bill, to advance climate smart agriculture? Gary Crawford has this report from a House hearing. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Chuck Conner with the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance. Dr. Glenda Humiston with University of California. Dr. Joe Outlaw, with...

California snowpack is expected to end the wet season at about half of what is expected on average. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The briefings of reports to the Agriculture Secretary such as monthly crop production and world supply and demand estimates will be available via livestream starting later this month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Joe Parsons of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.