The combination of lower egg laying bird flocks due in part to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and higher egg prices for consumers due to lower supplies has industry stakeholders seeking solutions, such as a comprehensive strategy recently presented by the Agriculture Department...

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday announces plans are in development to build up rural development and strengthen rural communities through a collaborative initiative. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

While there some categories of food prices expected to be up this year, there are grocery items that could offer lower prices to consumers in 2025. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Megan Sweitzer

How much corn, soybeans, and wheat are expected to be planted this season, per USDA forecasts as presented at the recent Ag Outlook Forum? (Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates)

An invasive pest threatening livestock and domestic animals in the Eastern half of the U.S. has the attention of USDA and other animal health stakeholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

What is the latest on a rash of weekend wildfires in the Carolinas, including efforts to contain those blazes? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Whether municipal, commercial, or homeowner, knowing how to monitor and control mosquito populations will keep these pests from overpopulating later in the Spring and Summer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jamie Kopco of Penn State University Extension

A fast-moving active weather system should produce conditions in a stretch from the Central Plains to the Southern Atlantic coast, ranging from blizzards to potential tornadoes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist Erin Galarneau

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about various weather systems moving across the country this week, including one currently travelling through the Eastern half of the nation, and their potential impacts.