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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the national topsoil moisture very short to short conditions rating, and such ratings by state, for the period ending April 13.

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...

The days leading up to Easter, and perhaps beyond, present the potential of gradually increasing active weather across parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Why is the annual National 4-H Conference described by some to be a “working” conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Jay Hamby

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a track of active weather travelling across the country through the week and into next, and what wheat impacts it may cause.

USDA's latest Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook provides a glimpse of both projected strawberry and apple production this season, and what that might mean for consumers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Catharine Weber of the Economic Research Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the potential of increasing winds and wildfire threads this week in the Desert Southwest and Southern Plains due to an active weather system.

Knowing food safety tips regarding Easter eggs will make for a celebration free of food borne bacteria and fun activities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers. Gene Autry. A couple of famous (or infamous) “rascals” (or “wrascals”)

Flood waters from recent torrential rains in the Ohio Valley and Mid-South continue to make their way downstream. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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