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What might a possible return of La Nina conditions later this year mean for drought plagued parts of the U.S.? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how a potential return of La Nina conditions later this year could affect existing drought conditions across the country.

Applications are now being accepted for funding to assist rural businesses and communities in switching to renewable and energy efficient systems. (Rod Bain and Rural Business and Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal)

Rural Business and Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal provides examples of energy saving and efficiency projects supported through loans and grants of the Rural Energy for America Program.

A new USDA grading dashboard for beef, lamb and veal producers offers data resources for all producers, regardless of size, in their efforts to market their commodity. (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Deputy Administrator Taylor Cox)

A USDA study looks at how the biobased products industry has grown as an economic and jobs contributor. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Justin Maxson)

Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Justin Maxson explains the intent of a USDA voluntary label for biobased products now in its tenth year of existence.

USDA will soon begin two new market news reports that are designed to boost price transparency in cattle markets. (Gary Crawford. Justin Tupper, South Dakota cattle producer. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Despite drought intensification in parts of the country, the nation in total was covered in less drought than the previous month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Some of the West continues to languish in the most severe form of drought. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)