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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.

A stretch from parts of Texas to the mid-Atlantic and Upper Great Lakes are seeing the same weather forecast over and over this week – a weather pattern impacted some of those areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reviews an April weather system producing a daily supply of rains and active weather in parts of the Eastern two thirds of the country - a pattern expected to continue through Sunday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says heavy flooding in some areas will be followed by severe cold as a stalled active weather system remains in place over the Eastern U.S. through this weekend.

When food, cookware, dishes, and utensils are contaminated by flood water, what can be done from a food safety perspective? (Rod Bain and Meridith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service)

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers discusses some tips to keep food safe in the event of a flood in your home.