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A House Agriculture Committee hearing Tuesday looked at USDA rural energy programs from the perspective of the current and proposed Farm Bills. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)

So far in 2022 retail food prices are rising faster than analysts had expected. Gary Crawford has the latest on where we are with food price inflation. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the middle of April.

If the month of March was any indication, it could be a very active weather year as far as tornadoes are concerned. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

March 2022 may have seen a record number of US tornadoes. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The end of the traditional Western water and mountain snowpack season brings for the outlook for water supplies in the region this Spring and Summer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Strong winds could exacerbate the wildfire threat, especially in dry areas of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

They may be small in number, but Vidalia onions have a big reputation and will soon be available again at grocery stores. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Chelsea Blaxton with the Vidalia Onion Committee.

The wildfire threat is comparatively bigger in some parts of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There's a special bunny that certainly gets things hopping this time of year. Some may not believe in him, but let's not split hares. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Also a special member of the Hare Force