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What occurred as a result of heavy rains in Texas Hill Country and subsequent flooding? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. Yet a special bond has been in place for that time between USDA Radio and broadcasters serving the ag sector. Rod Bain presents the fifth of a series of programs on...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the high water marks reached along Texas' Guadalupe River from recent heavy rains and flooding.

A fruit several are not familiar with, elderberry is being discovered by more people, including a Florida family that decided to farm it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chase Kennedy

What does formation of the second tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season potentially mean for the northern Gulf coast? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Meal prep for families can be advantageous in terms of saving money and time, improving nutrition, as well as strengthen family time opportunities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension

Active weather in the form of two fast moving cold fronts are expected this week for parts of the Midwest and Northeast, and rains in some parts of the South. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's recently announced Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers program is the latest effort to boost our nation's beef supplies and processing capabilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordcye

The development of the Southwestern monsoon season has led to both relief and concern regarding wildfire activity in the Western U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A combination of methods is needed by cattle producers to help mitigate potential impacts to their livestock associated with heat stress. Rod Bain report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alfredo DiConstanzo of University of Nebraska Extension