An Ukrainian farmer and economist recently gave their viewpoints on how the conflict in their county is impacting their nation’s farmers and ranchers, and what this may mean as they prepare for this crop year. Rod Bain provides this look at ag inside Ukraine in this edition of “Agriculture USA”...

The Agriculture Secretary offered his view this week in Puerto Rico on a proposed ban of biotech corn imports by Mexico, and the latest in efforts to resolve the issue. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Recent numbers in the U.S. Drought Monitor may not indicate it, but there has been shrinking drought coverage in several parts of the U.S. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Agriculture Secretary recently shared his thoughts on a new Farm Bill and what he hopes it is able to accomplish. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Most of the Western Mountain ranges are reporting snowpack levels for this time of year that could provide some drought relief to the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Several consecutive climatic phenomena are both addressing and growing concerns about H20 and its impacts in California. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A Ukrainian farmer discusses the challenges agriculture faces in his war-torn nation, and some of his successes during conflict. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kornelis “Kees” Huizinga

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explains what an atmospheric river event is, and how several of these in the past few weeks are impacting Northern and Central California.

Why do many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising regularly? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Karen Ensle, Rutgers University extension nutrition and health expert.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to record crest levels on some Central California rivers to begin the week - due to a string of recent atmospheric river events.