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When food, cookware, dishes, and utensils are contaminated by flood water, what are food safety tips to consider? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meridith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service

What is the outlook for 2024-25 production totals regarding the Sunshine State’s orange crop, and in turn, its orange juice volumes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Catharine Weber

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Washington D.C. cherry blossoms - an annual tradition and celebration in the Nation’s Capital - have historical connections with the U.S. Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olson

USDA recently released its latest Ag Trade Outlook covering exports, imports, and trade balance from October to February. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner

USDA’s history as an agricultural research stalwart includes much study and activity occurring in the Department’s early years at its headquarters in what is now the National Mall in Washington D.C. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby...

For those of you who like robots and drones with artificial intelligence systems and tools such as sensors and cameras, similar study and commercial use is being applied for such systems by farmers to help grow your food and other resources. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Steven Mirsky of...

A financial expert says you most likely have one or more types of personalities that influence your approaches on, and decisions about, money. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amanda Christensen of Utah State University Extension

What are some considerations for property owners regarding care of their lawns in the Spring and throughout the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension

What types of Spring crops and how much are growers planning to plant this year? Their intentions were revealed in USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report issued at the end of March. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA Chief...