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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.

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...