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USDA economist Megan Sweitzer looks at month over month adjustments by food item category within the latest Food Price Outlook.

What is the potential that the summer weather outlook includes a shift in climate patterns in coming months? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the expected transition of U.S. climatic patterns from an El Nino to a La Nina over the summer.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at forecasted summer weather conditions across the country and what that may mean from a crop and pasture perspective.

USDA reports cattle inventories in feedlots were down as of May First, per its monthly Cattle on Feed report. (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell discusses some of his takeaways from the latest Cattle on Feed report.

The Agriculture Department Thursday announced expanded supports for some financial options available to dairy farmers with herds affected by the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The first federal forecast for this year's Atlantic hurricane season indicates the possibility of a record number of named storms. (Rod Bain and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Rick Spinrad)

Rick Spinrad, Administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discusses the conditions contributing to a forecast of above normal tropical storm activity in the Atlantic Basin this year.

A federal official says now is the time for preparations for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, especially with a potential record year for name storms forecasted for 2024. (Rod Bain and National Weather Service Director Ken Graham)