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...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an active weather track traveling through the Eastern half of the nation this week could bring heavy rains and possible flooding.

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

Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges need as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mixed temperatures and above normal precipitation is expected nationwide for the period of April 8 to 14.

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...

Washington D.C. cherry blossoms - an annual tradition and celebration in the Nation’s Capital - have historical connections with the U.S. Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olson)

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