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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses where active weather is expected in the country for this week.

USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

An active weather system expected later this week could provide much needed moisture to parts of the Southern Plains through the Northeast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA researchers are developing and testing a natural, sustainable, antimicrobial cleaning wipe. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Sunghyun Nam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about rains expected this week, and how previous precipitation is addressing drought concerns in some key growing areas.

An invasive pest threatening livestock and domestic animals in the Eastern half of the U.S. has the attention of USDA and other animal health stakeholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the notable weather events expected approaching and during the weekend across parts of the country.

A recent event at USDA headquarters recognized the ninetieth anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its role in conservation efforts on the farm and field level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt. Secretary Brooke Rollins.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says temperatures should be above normal for most of the country, while precipitation will be mixed across the nation for the period of May 6 - 12.

What are some of the reasons a USDA official believes the May Agricultural Trade Mission to Hong Kong offers some unique opportunities for product promotion and sales? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek