While most recognized for his Presidency and his public service, some may not realize the deep connection Jimmy Carter had with agriculture over his lifetime. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Jimmy Carter. Abit Massey.

How might the first outlook of Western mountain snowpack for the new year translate to potential water supplies for the region’s farm irrigators and municipalities this Spring and Summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

There is that one holiday gift you may not necessarily need or want or whatever reason - what options are available when it comes to perhaps returning or exchanging that item, or even regifting it? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension

Having an understanding about the biology of mosquitos will help in controlling them, and minimizing their impacts, when the warm months arrive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jamie Kopco of Penn State University Extension

What were some of the economic trends for the farm sector from the past year, and how might those trends reflect projections for the 2025 farm economy? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

If you are still trying to keep your New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should include your pets in those resolutions. On this edition of "Agriculture USA" Gary Crawford reports on what some say is an epidemic of pet obesity and what we pet owners can do about it...

A USDA meteorologist provides his choices as 2024’s top ten weather stories. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What are some of the highlights on the menu of USDA’s latest edition of its Census of Aquaculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Citizens of an undersea community.

Ducks are supposed to waddle, but not your pet cat or dog. Gary Crawford reports on what some see as an epidemic of overweight pets. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.

If you made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should have included your pets in that resolution. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian.