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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’s history as an agricultural research stalwart includes much study and activity occurring in the Department’s early years at its headquarters in what is now the National Mall in Washington D.C. – hard to picture today. Rod Bain presents part one of series on farm and food research on the...

Power outages and downed trees and power lines was among the impacts of a sudden weekend ice storm impacting an area within some Wisconsin and Michigan counties. Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

USDA’s history as an agricultural research stalwart includes much study and activity occurring in the Department’s early years at its headquarters in what is now the National Mall in Washington D.C. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby...

A severe storm system travelling across the nation this week resembles two mid-March storms that brought major impacts to a stretch from the Southern Plains to the lower Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

For those of you who like robots and drones with artificial intelligence systems and tools such as sensors and cameras, similar study and commercial use is being applied for such systems by farmers to help grow your food and other resources. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Steven Mirsky of...