USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation will be predominant across much of the nation during the period of April 30 - May 6.

Getting a tax refund this year? One expert says maybe we put too much "fun" in that refund. A somewhat skeptical Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Lauren Jones, Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy Expert. With cameos from Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder.

USDA Tuesday announced funding awards through two Rural Development programs designed to promote clean energy production and use. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden)

Lawmakers are hearing from the Agriculture Secretary about the staggering loss of U.S. farms over the last 45 years. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.

Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan talks about a recent project recipient of Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives Program funding.

The Agriculture Department has just announced an investment that could help bring fresh and healthful foods to places where such foods can be hard to find, and could help farmers at the same time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small...

Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan discusses one of the projects recently receiving Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding and what this is expected to mean annually in cost savings.

The U.S. Trade Representative recently provided updates and examples of how agricultural export opportunities are being developed and expanded for our nation’s food and farm products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ambassador Katherine Tai

Youth participants of the National 4-H Conference spend much of their time at the annual event working, yet what is their assignment? (Rod Bain and Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

USDA’s Rural Development mission area goes beyond rural economic development as aspects also contribute to addressing climate issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Business Cooperative Services Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan. Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil...