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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...

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

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

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Washington D.C. cherry blossoms - an annual tradition and celebration in the Nation’s Capital - have historical connections with the U.S. Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olson

USDA recently released its latest Ag Trade Outlook covering exports, imports, and trade balance from October to February. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner

Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

The final USDA State Stories report for March, when compared with the initial series offering in November, provides both a look at winter wheat conditions in major growing states, and a glimpse as crops come out of dormancy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What does drought coverage look like to start April for various crop-growing and commodity producing areas of the country per the U.S. Drought Monitor? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey