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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

When food, cookware, dishes, and utensils are contaminated by flood water, what are food safety tips to consider? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meridith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service

What is the outlook for 2024-25 production totals regarding the Sunshine State’s orange crop, and in turn, its orange juice volumes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Catharine Weber

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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 reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olson

USDA recently released its latest Ag Trade Outlook covering exports, imports, and trade balance from October to February. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner