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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey say blooming fruit trees in the interior Pacific Northwest could face damage from a potential freeze event this week.

Some lawn care practices and techniques may seem set in stone to those maintaining their turf, but an Extension experts says there can be flexibility in lawn care. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for much of the nation during the period of April 29 - May 5.

What are some of the revelations within USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report regarding inventories, placements, and marketings? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Anthony Fischer

USDA through its Farm Service Agency aids producers impacted by disaster through a suite of emergency programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam

Ever heard of biologicals? These natural tools are a growing part of the grower toolbox. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mark Foster of AMVAC. Matthew Pye of FMC. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag.

Genetic research is underway to bring the best traits of beef and dairy cattle together in a cow species. Rod Bain looks at some of the reasons why, and potential, benefits in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroeder of Purina

U.S. avocado production this season is expected to increase, due to more production from the nation’s primary avocado growing state. (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses some of the findings about avocados within the latest Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook.

USDA’s latest crop progress report for corn and soybeans reflects large gains in planting from the prior week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)