Leaders at USDA say they are working to fill staff vacancies in local offices, but 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 of...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the season's first look at the condition of the cotton crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest on rice planting, emergence and condition.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at peanut planting and condition rating.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at sunflower planting progress.