USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and near to above precipitation will be in the weather forecast for much of the country during the period of June 7 - 13.

A well over two-decade process has culminated in the recent opening of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility – the nation’s premiere animal health research site. How it came to be, and what it potentially offers is the subject of this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Kansas...

U.S. officials in Japan are preparing the itinerary and coordinating with stateside representatives for next week's USDA led Agricultural Trade Mission to that country. (Rod Bain. Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs Morgan Perkins. USDA Ag Trade Office Director Chanda Berk.)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently came out with its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, so how does that compare to past years? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad. Climate Prediction Center forecaster Matthew Rosencrans...

USDA Ag Trade Office Director in Japan Chanda Berk talks about planned opportunities for representatives from U.S. food and farm businesses to reach sales agreements with Japanese buyers during next week’s Agricultural Trade Mission.

Nominations are now underway for seats on USDA’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Federal Advisory Committee. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse

U.S. Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs in Japan Morgan Perkins discusses planning the itinerary for government and industry officials among the delegates for the upcoming USDA-led Ag Trade Mission to that nation.

Leaders at USDA say they are working to fill staff vacancies in local offices,but they face a number of obstacles. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Terry Cosby, Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator...

Some Encouraging News for the Winter Wheat Crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Scores of small rural communities are getting an economic/jobs boost from a new USDA investment package. Gary Crawford has more. Participants: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Caitlin Cain, CEO of Local Initiatives Support Corp.