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A weather system currently over the South-Central U.S. and moving eastward is expected to provide a myriad of active weather conditions during its trek this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses active weather crossing the nation this week, and areas where farm field work could be delayed as a result.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the potential weather impacts associated with an active system in the South-Central U.S. Tuesday expected to move eastward.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and near-to-above normal precipitation is forecasted for much of the nation for the period of April 16-22.

New numbers show U.S. agricultural exports still trailing last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with the U.S. ag. trade numbers for the first five months of this fiscal year.

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with bulk product export figures for the first five months of Fiscal Year 2024.

Coming soon---new production forecasts for South America. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The U.S. Forest Service wildfire prevention symbol celebrates his 80th anniversary in 2024 and is still highly recognized among Americans. (Rod Bain and Forest Service historian Lincoln Branwell)

U.S. Forest Service historian Lincoln Bramwell discusses the widespread recognition of Smokey Bear as a symbol of wildfire prevention over eight decades of service.