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Big data continues to be a growing part of ag operations – whether in the field, research lab, or resource offering. How far has ag come in the development of big data and what are some projects and programs that could feature big data in the future? Rod Bain takes a look in this edition of...

A series of storms this week bode well to improve crops and pastures in a stretch east from the Rocky Mountains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Soil conservation efforts and advocacy go farther back then the 90th anniversary of Congression creation of a USDA agency, according to one historian. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides additional insight into a series of storms this week bringing needed rain to places like the Plains experiencing dry conditions for crops and pastures.

A U.S. Forest Service historian recalls some of the notable women contributors to the agency and our nation's forest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Forest Service historian Rachel Kline

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the positive impacts to crops receiving rains this week from a series of active storm systems.

Growing amounts of data regarding agritourism and its trends are being harvested as more national, state, and local level information is being produced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at active weather expected this week in areas of the Plains and Ohio Valley, including possible tornadoes.

Some lawn care practices and techniques may seem set in stone to those maintaining their turf, but an Extension experts says there can be flexibility in lawn care. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey say blooming fruit trees in the interior Pacific Northwest could face damage from a potential freeze event this week.