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The Climate Prediction Center earlier this month announced a La Nina advisory, and weather impacts are already being felt across the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why it took so long for climatic conditions to switch from El Nino to La Nina, with an official La Nina advisory recently issued.

What are some creative approaches regarding a holiday gift you have received that for whatever reason cannot be returned or exchanged at the retailer it originated from? (Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension)

Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension explains caution, and most likely, discussion needs to occur when considering the regifting of a personal or family heirloom.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - two federal agencies that work togeether in a myriad of agricultural, food security, natural resource, and climatic realms. It is a partnership that some may not realize exists, let alone what this...

What might a portrait of the Agriculture Secretary reflect from his second time in office, compared to his portrait at USDA headquarters capturing his initial eight years leading USDA? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses rules recently updated within the Packers and Stockyards Act, including a poultry tournament system rule update announced Monday.

USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe

A USDA biofuel infrastructure program is a facilitator behind increased biofuel availability at filling states and pumps, and potential increased economic opportunity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirsken-Londrigan. Donell Rehagen...

While pro football playoff weather can be anything but predictable at times, some climatic events led to legendary contests and factored into outcomes on the field. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Former NFL head coach Jim Mora. NFL Hall of Famer Forrest...