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Topsoil moisture concerns are running the gamut from not enough moisture to too much. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about some of the states in which topsoil moisture is short to very short.

The condition of the nation's pastures and rangelands is improving rapidly. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Food production by farmers and civilians was a key factor in the success of the D-Day invasion 80 years ago this week. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA historical expert, Anne Effland. ABC reporter George Hicks. President Franklin Roosevelt.

Are bugs bugging you at your cookout or picnic? So, what can we do about these annoying buggaboos? Gary Crawford has some advice from an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman, extension insect expert at the University of Nebraska

Acreage enrollment is taking place now through June 29th for USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

The U.S. is a partner with world organizations who are trying to boost food safety and reduce food related illnesses. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Emilio Esteban. World Health Organization Nutrition and Food Safety Director Dr. Francesco...

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux provides an example of how the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program might look on an individual property and what it could offer regarding conservation and economic benefits.

April and May both record a significant number of tornadoes, but will this trend continue in June? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Many farmers may welcome the new national weather pattern that's on the way. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)