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With winter firmly established in the Northeast quadrant of the country, what might this mean for weather forecasts for some scheduled NFL wild-card playoff games this weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Now that 2024 is over, what were some of the economic trends for the farm sector from the past year, and how might those trends reflect projections for the 2025 farm economy? Rod Bain visits with the Agriculture Department’s Chief Economist on some of the notable ag economic news from 2024 and how...

Several parts of the country experienced a wintry blast of snow and wind in the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

While most recognized for his Presidency and his public service, some may not realize the deep connection Jimmy Carter had with agriculture over his lifetime. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Jimmy Carter. Abit Massey.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about some of the effects from a recent winter storm system that impacted parts of the Central and Eastern U.S. the start of this week.

How might the first outlook of Western mountain snowpack for the new year translate to potential water supplies for the region’s farm irrigators and municipalities this Spring and Summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a developing winter storm system - one expected to bring precipitation to parts of the Central and Eastern U.S. going into the weekend.

There is that one holiday gift you may not necessarily need or want or whatever reason - what options are available when it comes to perhaps returning or exchanging that item, or even regifting it? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension

The threat of wildfires breaking out in Southern California are elevated during mid-week as wind speeds increase in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Having an understanding about the biology of mosquitos will help in controlling them, and minimizing their impacts, when the warm months arrive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jamie Kopco of Penn State University Extension