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Even with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service reaching its 90th anniversary milestone, effort in soil conservation occured well before the official founding of the agency. (Rod Bain and NRCS historian Shelby Callaway)

Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway discusses how changes in the American landscape in the late 1800's led to initial study and consideration of soil conservation.

Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway talks about the foundations laid by the man who would become USDA's leading soil conservationist and head of NRCS's predecessor agencies.

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 and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

Iowa State University Extension expert David Brown goes over some tips producers can utilize to take breaks, rest, and reduce stress during busy times of the year such as planting and harvest.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

What's the outlook for food prices in 2025? Gary Crawford has the latest USDA forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA's Chief Meteorologist, retiring at the end of 2024, talks about one of his prime assignments - providing Santa Claus' annual Christmas travel forecast. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Santa Claus and one of his reindeer. Mark Brusberg.

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and to do damage. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.