Funding research of new and existing conservation innovations at the field level is the purpose of a specific part of USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Deputy Chief Jimmy Bramblett

Cool weather can help winter wheat that has been damaged by freezing temperatures. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Freezing cold temperatures are expected to have damaged crops in many areas of the country. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

There are no major freeze concerns for the country in the near term. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says winter wheat that has already headed is especially vulnerable to freezing temperatures.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says warm and dry weather will make it easier for ag producers to see whether there was any freeze damage to winter wheat.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's forecast for the first full week of May.

The Biden Administration is focusing on agricultural innovation that helps support climate efforts, at home and abroad. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Low income parents will have extra help this summer when it comes to putting food on the table for their children. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The FY 2021 round of Regional Conservation Partnership Program funding awards were recently announced, continuing public-private conservation efforts on the local level. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby)