Applications are now being accepted for the latest round of Rural Energy for America Program project funding - with some new elements included. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The first three months of this year reflect a significant amount of tornadic activity nationwide, particularly in parts of the Southeast and Midwest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Those Easter eggs may be fun to decorate and nice to look at, but think twice before you eat those eggs. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

There's a special bunny that certainly gets things hopping this time of year. Some may not believe in him, but let's not split hares. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Also a special member of the Hare Force

Why do we color eggs and then hide them from view? Why do bunnies do home delivery of eggs and other foods? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Comedian, Jim Gaffigan.