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Two of USDA's top experts -- a meteorologist and an economist -- discussed how the mega drought in the western United States is affecting and will continue to affect agriculture. Stephanie Ho reports in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark...

The Atlantic basin is once again vigorous with no shortage of tropical activity. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Recent recalculations to the base plan for USDA’s Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program benefits brought forth updated benefit numbers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

There were only three other years that saw eight named Atlantic storms by the middle of August. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Two types of grants are now available for rural communities and health care centers to strengthen existing and add new care offerings and facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson.

The main threat from former Tropical Storm Fred in the lower 48 states is flooding. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest round of USDA ReConnect funding awards are reflective of the importance in building up high speed connectivity in rural America. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Jim Matheson of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Shirley Bloomfield of the...

For people who love records, there is some news about recent temperatures. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A USDA label that assures biobased product certainty for both producers and consumers is celebrating its tenth year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Justin Maxson.

There are about seven dozen wildfires burning throughout the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)