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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...

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...

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...

A financial expert says you most likely have one or more types of personalities that influence your approaches on, and decisions about, money. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amanda Christensen of Utah State University Extension

What are some considerations for property owners regarding care of their lawns in the Spring and throughout the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension

What types of Spring crops and how much are growers planning to plant this year? Their intentions were revealed in USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report issued at the end of March. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA Chief...

Commercial poultry producers participating in USDA Biological Assessments for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have two options to consider. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lisa Rochette of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Some USDA reports discontinued in 2024 are being reinstated for 2025, which most starting this May. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Less hogs and pigs from this time last year – among he findings in USDA's first Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report for the year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell

Uncertain economic conditions for several farmers last fall led to Congressionally approved emergency payments - what has become USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Pogram - ECAP. Now accepting applications, Rod Bain looks at the factors behind ECAP and details about the current sign-up period in...