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More tornadoes and other severe weather outbreaks are expected through the Spring, although the main center of activity has shifted in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Much groundwork had been laid years - decades - prior to the founding of USDA's Soil Conservation Service, which became the Natural Resources Conservation Service and celebrates a ninetieth anniversary milestone this year. Rod Bain looks at some of the seeds planted that blossomed into a resource in...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at tornadic activity for the months of March and April as well as 2025 to date.

What is the forecast for the latest production of two of our country's favorite tree nuts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

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