While localized soil conservation efforts were conducted before the Dust Bowl era of almost a century ago, one such dust storm would play a key role in creating a USDA program focused on nationwide conservation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS; Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service...

Wednesday is the start day for eligible producers to submit their applications for USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Conservation and Production Brooke Appleton)

What is it about the historical and cultural connections of apples in our nation, and around the world, that makes USDA’s apple genetic collection in New York State unique? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and geneticist Ben Gutierrez

The latest in a series of active weather systems is making its way across the country, bringing similar conditions as a weekend system, including high winds. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What led USDA to adjust month-over-month season ending average prices for domestic commodities despite March being a traditionally slow data month? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a current, and upcoming, active weather systems expected to cross the nation over the next few days.

What are some of the outlooks for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices for this year, per USDA’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell

A series of storms travelling through the Western U.S. should bring mountain snowfall to several areas of the region, adding to potential Spring and Summer water supplies. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How are milk production and price projections – by product and category – and other trends, reflected in USDA’s forecasts for dairy this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and dairy analyst Peyton Ferrier

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures nationwide will be mixed with varying levels of precipitation for the period of March 25 - 31.