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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.

USDA announces investments in two of its premiere international development programs - one focused on nutrition and education – the other assisting countries in strengthening their ag systems. (Rod Bain. Former U.S. Senators George McGovern (D-SD) and Robert Dole (R-KS))

USDA's Equity Commission gathered Wednesday to discuss three years of efforts to improve equity to the Department itself and its programs. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discusses some of the recommendations from USDA's Equity Commission report, and how they have been enacted since the report's release early this year.

The co-chairs of USDA's Equity Commission discuss some of the efforts in improving Department-wide and program-wide equity during the Commission's final convening Wednesday. (Rod Bain. United Farm Workers President Emeritus Arturo Rodriguez. Ambassador Ertharin Cousin.)

Some areas of rain over the past week contributed to slight improvement in the latest USDA Topsoil Moisture Condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)