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...

Wholesale egg prices have slowly declined over the past month, but what is behind this trend, how does it translate on the retail level, and what are some seasonal concerns coming up? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Buller.

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Research continues into improved methods to trap feral swine populations, and control this invasive pest, including the use of smart traps. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service researcher John Kilgo

What are some ways landowners and gardeners in desert climates can balance both water management and plant productivity? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins