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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent flood waters making their way down the Mississippi River system and what impacts could occur in coming days.

A usually quiet month in USDA’s series of production, supply, and demand reports, April’s forecasts received some attention. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures for much of the nation and a mix of precipitation across the country are in the weather forecast for the period of April 22 to 28.

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.