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Plant Gene Banks - Food Security, Historical, and Cultural Resources

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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...

Weekly Features

Active Weather a Nightly Event

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A late Monday – early Tuesday derecho like weather event is but one example of recent active storms in the North Central U.S. fueled by a cold front. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Daily Newsline

Annual Tornado Activity Approaching a Record?

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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

Weekly Features

Actuality: Recap of Potential Derecho Event

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over details of a late Monday - early Tuesday active weather event in parts of the Plains and Midwest that some report as a derecho.

Daily Newsline

Food Safety Tips when Smoking Meats

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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

Weekly Features

Actuality: Cold Front Movement - Active Weather Potential This Week

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the path of a weakening cold front for the remainder of this week, and how it might contribute to continued active weather in areas in its path.

Daily Newsline

Lawn and Garden Care in Drought Conditions

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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

Weekly Features

Hot Humid Conditions and Where Ag is Impacted

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What areas of the U.S. have been most affected from an agricultural perspective so far from extreme heat and humidity this summer? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Daily Newsline

Some Approaches to Self-Care

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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

Weekly Features

Actuality: Central U.S. Avoiding Crop Impacts from Heat, Humidity

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says crop growing areas in the Midwest and Great Plains for the most part have avoided stress from extreme heat and humidity.

Daily Newsline