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Recent rainy conditions across the Eastern two thirds of the country continue to be reflected in USDA’s conditions report for pastures and rangelands. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says active storms and high winds in the Northern and Central Plains earlier this week has winter wheat producers concerned about impacts to their crop as harvest season is underway.

What are some of the trends and developments regarding nutrition of beef cattle, particularly in the realm of minerals? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ron Lemenager of Purdue University Extension

Grant applications are now being accepted for USDA's Local Agriculture Market Program, and its subset of offerings focused of various local and regional food programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tricia Kovacs of the Agricultural Marketing Service

Genetic research by USDA is behind the development of an alfalfa variety with a greater tolerance to high salinity levels found in irrigation ground water or recycled water. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and geneticist Devinder Sandhu

What were sone of the weather trends associated with meteorological Spring now that the season has transferred to Summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

As agritourism and its various aspects continue to grow as an economic opportunity for ag producers and rural communities, increasing data is forthcoming to better understand and recognize trends that can provide both guidance and benefit. Rod Bain looks at some recent trends in agritourism in this...

Whether a day trip or a camping adventure, the U.S. Forest Service provides resources for us to prepare for our visit to forests, parks, and day-use sites. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service

Efforts to expand U.S. ag exports in Peru are based on both a growing middle class and growing interest in particular products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks. Montana Agriculture...

What was one notable news item among what appeared to be a low-key USDA Crop Production Report and World Supply and Demand Estimate for June? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer