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Growing amounts of data regarding agritourism and its trends are being harvested as more national, state, and local level information is being produced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

What were some of the points of interest for the Agriculture Department's Chief Economist after February reports were issued Tuesday? (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

Although not as well-known as roses or other common Valentine’s Day flowers, a variety with heart shaped leaves and Valentine colors is gaining popularity as bouquet option for a loved one. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service goes over the highlights from USDA surveys and findings for the February orange and citrus production forecasts.

Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

Several parts of the country this week will experience winter conditions, either in the form of heavy snows or bitter cold. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Ponds provides multiple fishing opportunities, whether those bodies of water are natural or manmade, used for aquaculture or recreation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chuck Cichra of University of Florida Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses two separate winter systems this week, and where they are expected to bring snowfall along specific stretches of the country.

What were some of the notable news items within USDA’s first farm income forecast for 2025? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA economist Carrie Litkowski. Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Several areas in the Southern stretch of the country should receive beneficial precipitation – mostly rain – including from a late week system. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)