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USDA plant germplasm repositories are among domestic and global resources designed to protect vital crop materials and genetic diversity. Yet the mission of these genetic resource facilities goes beyond protection - developing new cultivars that improve traits and excite consumers. Rod Bain talks...

Is tornadic activity to date nearing the record for most tornadoes recorded in one year with over half the year concluded? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Several enjoy smoking meats for meals or events, but a USDA food safety expert says there are food safety tips to keep in mind. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers

Homeowners and backyard gardeners dealing with extreme heat, even drought, conditions, have various methods available to keep their lawn and plants healthy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

With each of us facing our own stresses in our lives, an Extension expert provides methods of self-care to assist with stress reduction. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

After a two-year absence, USDA's July Cattle Report made it return, yet what were some of the findings? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell. Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

USDA offered cattle on feedlots forecasts both through the monthly Cattle on Feed and semi-annual Cattle Reports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

What is the breakdown of what producers paid for inputs and services in 2024 per USDA’s annual Farm Production Expenditures Report? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA research is incorporating satellite imagery to map water use by California crops and in turn improve efficiency in irrigation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and researcher Kyle Knipper

Dates, themes, and some of the multiple events are now available for next month's Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington DC. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)