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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...

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

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

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

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

What are some of the revelations within USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report regarding inventories, placements, and marketings? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Anthony Fischer

USDA through its Farm Service Agency aids producers impacted by disaster through a suite of emergency programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam

Ever heard of biologicals? These natural tools are a growing part of the grower toolbox. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mark Foster of AMVAC. Matthew Pye of FMC. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag.

Genetic research is underway to bring the best traits of beef and dairy cattle together in a cow species. Rod Bain looks at some of the reasons why, and potential, benefits in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroeder of Purina

U.S. avocado production this season is expected to increase, due to more production from the nation’s primary avocado growing state. (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)