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USDA plant germplasm repositories are among domestic and global resources designed to protect vital crop materials and genetic diversity. Yet the mission of these genetic resource facilities goes beyond protection - developing new cultivars that improve traits and excite consumers. Rod Bain talks...

Why is the annual National 4-H Conference described by some to be a “working” conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Jay Hamby

USDA's latest Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook provides a glimpse of both projected strawberry and apple production this season, and what that might mean for consumers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Catharine Weber of the Economic Research Service

Knowing food safety tips regarding Easter eggs will make for a celebration free of food borne bacteria and fun activities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers. Gene Autry. A couple of famous (or infamous) “rascals” (or “wrascals”)

With each of us facing our own stresses in our lives, an Extension expert provides methods of self-care to assist with stress reduction. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

A usually quiet month in USDA’s series of production, supply, and demand reports, April’s forecasts received some attention. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

April First is the traditional end date for the annual Western water season, so how do mountain snowpack accumulations translate into potential water supplies for the Spring and Summer months? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What are some of the trends revealed within USDA’s first look at topsoil moisture condition ratings for the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Planting season is among the busiest times on the farm, sometimes adding to stress for a grower. What are some techniques to reduce stress? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

Where were the adjustments within USDA’s April estimates for both world and domestic wheat supply and demand? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)