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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.

What are some of the things one may not know about a Washington D.C. tradition – the annual Spring cherry blossoms – or the ornamental cherry trees found in our nation’s capital or perhaps your yard? Rod Bain looks at some of the secrets of the flowering cherry trees in this edition of “Agriculture...

Flood events continue in the coming days along the main stem Ohio River and several tributaries in the wake of multi-day rains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

When food, cookware, dishes, and utensils are contaminated by flood water, what are food safety tips to consider? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meridith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the agricultural acreage impacted by significant floods of the past week.

What is the outlook for 2024-25 production totals regarding the Sunshine State’s orange crop, and in turn, its orange juice volumes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Catharine Weber