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Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

Topsoil continued to dry out in various parts of the nation, including states with topsoil moisture surplus. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 20th.

How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for this growing season? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends for the nation's pistachio crop such as continued growth in acreage and in consumption.

USDA plant germplasm repositories are among domestic and global resources designed to protect vital crop materials and genetic diversity. Yet the mission of these genetic resource facilities goes beyond protection - developing new cultivars that improve traits and excite consumers. Rod Bain talks...

The days leading up to Easter, and perhaps beyond, present the potential of gradually increasing active weather across parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Why is the annual National 4-H Conference described by some to be a “working” conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Jay Hamby

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a track of active weather travelling across the country through the week and into next, and what wheat impacts it may cause.

USDA's latest Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook provides a glimpse of both projected strawberry and apple production this season, and what that might mean for consumers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Catharine Weber of the Economic Research Service