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Meteorologists are tracking another major storm system that's pushing across the country. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What should ag producers think about from a tax perspective if they also own timber land? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for February 6th through the 12th.

Ag producers are increasing their efforts to directly sell their goods to customers as one way to address changing consumer preferences and what specifically they are demanding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Chad Hart of Iowa State University. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri.

Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University wildlife management expert.

USDA recently announced a new subcommittee within its National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board – one focused on pollinator health and conservation. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young)

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young explains the make-up and intent of a new National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board subcommittee.

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young discusses the role of a federal advisory board to ag research and research policy, including a newly formed subcommittee on pollinators.

A younger generation of farm producers is taking initiative with more direct marketing of their products as both a sales vehicle and a method to learn what their customers demand. (Rod Bain and Chad Hart of Iowa State University)

Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. (Rod Bain and geneticist Ben Guiterrez)