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Even with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service reaching its 90th anniversary milestone, effort in soil conservation occured well before the official founding of the agency. (Rod Bain and NRCS historian Shelby Callaway)

Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway discusses how changes in the American landscape in the late 1800's led to initial study and consideration of soil conservation.

Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway talks about the foundations laid by the man who would become USDA's leading soil conservationist and head of NRCS's predecessor agencies.

Planting season is among the busiest times on the farm, sometimes adding to stress for a grower. What are some techniques to reduce stress? (Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

Iowa State University Extension expert David Brown goes over some tips producers can utilize to take breaks, rest, and reduce stress during busy times of the year such as planting and harvest.

The Agriculture Secretary's weekend visit to Commodity Classic included further details of a economic and emergency assistance program for producers, including a new name. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explains USDA efforts to streamline the application progress for economic relief assistance for farmers under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.

Guatemala and two neighboring Central American markets are the focus of USDA's latest agricultural trade mission taking place this week. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek)

Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek discusses farm and food export sales to various Central American markets in 2024 - markets that are the focus of the latest USDA-led ag trade mission.

Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek discusses happenings during this week's USDA-led agricultural trade mission to Guatemala and following up on exports sales from this week's event.