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April First is the traditional end date for the annual Western water season, so how do mountain snowpack accumulations translate into potential water supplies for the Spring and Summer months? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The tradition of Easter egg decoration takes place in many homes this week, but if you are decorating and eating eggs, what are some food safety tips to keep in mind? (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)

What are some of the trends revealed within USDA’s first look at topsoil moisture condition ratings for the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers discusses some tips to apply food safety when it comes boiling, handling, decorating, and storing Easter eggs.

Planting season is among the busiest times on the farm, sometimes adding to stress for a grower. What are some techniques to reduce stress? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

Where were the adjustments within USDA’s April estimates for both world and domestic wheat supply and demand? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA's April domestic supply and demand estimate for wheat.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the month-over-month adjustments for USDA’s world and domestic corn balance sheets for April.

Winter wheat crop heading progress and condition were focal points of USDA's latest look at the national crop. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest national winter wheat crop condition details for the period ending April 13th.