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USDA recently announced a new subcommittee within its National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board – one focused on pollinator health and conservation. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young)

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young explains the make-up and intent of a new National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board subcommittee.

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young discusses the role of a federal advisory board to ag research and research policy, including a newly formed subcommittee on pollinators.

A younger generation of farm producers is taking initiative with more direct marketing of their products as both a sales vehicle and a method to learn what their customers demand. (Rod Bain and Chad Hart of Iowa State University)

Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. (Rod Bain and geneticist Ben Guiterrez)

USDA geneticist Ben Guiterrez discusses some of the cultural and historical connections associated with an apple germplasm collection in New York State.

A trend of cool and dry weather will prevail across much of the country this week, with some exceptions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced its U.S. forecast for this winter season, but how will that translate into weather conditions across the country and potential impacts to agriculture? Rod Bain is joined by a USDA meteorologist to look at the winter weather...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how weather is affecting fall crop harvest and the planting of winter wheat.

What will be the predominant weather pattern for our country this winter? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey