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2025 was reported as a record year for exports of American ethanol, so how does 2026 appear regarding the potential breaking of that record? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)

The weekend could begin in a part of the northern Gulf Coast with the arrival of the season's first Atlantic hurricane. (Rod Bain and Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins explains the need for citizens to be mindful of state invasive pest quarantine areas and restrictions in transporting firewood from such areas.

While expected to miss major ag production areas in the Southeast after making landfall, there are still concerns for some crop and commodity growers about Hurricane Isaias and what damage could be inflicted. (Rod Bain and Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how Hurricane Isaias could affect peanut crops in harvest, as well as coastal areas, as it makes landfall sometime this weekend.

Keeping invasive plant pests from inadvertently hitchhiking via firewood transport and possibly threaten native plant species could be as simple as following one piece of advice. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins explains the importance of burning firewood where you purchase it to prevent spread of invasive plant pests.

What is the outlook regarding U.S. peach production nationally and in peach growing states this season? (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

The Agriculture Secretary says USDA's newly announced Seed Sovereignty Initiative provides the roadmap and resources to expand our nation's seed and germplasm collections to strengthen food security. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins) (Audio courtesy of KWMT Radio - Fort Dodge, IA)

Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins explains how USDA's Seed Sovereignty Initiative fosters benefits for both public entities and private companies. (Audio courtesy of KWMT Radio - Fort Dodge, IA)