What does USDA’s look at the total number of farms and amount of land in farms for 2024 indicate regarding trends? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Bryan Combs of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

The new Agriculture Secretary discusses her upbringing in rural Texas, and how agriculture in her youth shaped a career in public policy, culminating in becoming USDA’s top official. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

One of the authors of the U.S. Drought Monitor shares how this product is developed and produced on a weekly basis. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

What are some of the tasks gardeners can implement in the wintertime to get their gardens ready this Spring? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cyntia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

Do a lot of baking during the winter? If so, here are some tips to prepare all those delicious treats with healthier ingredients. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lynnette Allen of University of Kentucky Extension

The new Agriculture Secretary revealed some of the various issues she and USDA expect to address in the first weeks of her administration, as well as potential ways to address them. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

Growing amounts of data regarding agritourism and its trends are being harvested as more national, state, and local level information is being produced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

Although not as well-known as roses or other common Valentine’s Day flowers, a variety with heart shaped leaves and Valentine colors is gaining popularity as bouquet option for a loved one. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

Ponds provides multiple fishing opportunities, whether those bodies of water are natural or manmade, used for aquaculture or recreation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chuck Cichra of University of Florida Extension