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A familiar voice to you celebrates a milestone in 2024 - fifty years providing Agriculture Department news and information in a style all his own. Rod Bain sits down with colleague Gary Crawford as he discusses his career and highlights from a half century with USDA Radio in this edition of...

A stretch of the middle one-third of the country was recipient of several inches of rain this past week, but what were some benefits and challenges associated with the precipitation? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What were some of the notable events and presentations associated with this year's World Food Prize Laureate ceremony and Normal Borlaug International Dialogue on Food Security? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. 2024 World Food Prize...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses both issues and benefits from several inches of rainfall over the past week within parts of the nation's mid-section.

Bad guys want to take your identity, but here are some ways to prevent identity theft or spot it early. Gary Crawford and the "other" Gary Crawford have this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and the "other" Gary Crawford and Janae McNally, Kansas State University extension expert.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas in the nation's mid-section receiving much needed rains over the course of the past week.

Most marathon runners lose weight in the process, but the holiday food marathon can do the opposite. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford...and his stomach. Sharolyn Jackson, Kansas State University Extension.

A tropical system heading towards Cuba is expected to weaken as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast yet could bring with it needed moisture to parts of the Southeast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

You've just found a turkey that's been in your freezer for years. Is it still OK to eat that turkey? Gary Crawford has an answer from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number...

The first series of snowfall along some of the West's mountain ranges bodes well to a good start to the Western snowpack season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)