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Much groundwork had been laid years - decades - prior to the founding of USDA's Soil Conservation Service, which became the Natural Resources Conservation Service and celebrates a ninetieth anniversary milestone this year. Rod Bain looks at some of the seeds planted that blossomed into a resource in...

What is the forecast for the latest production of two of our country's favorite tree nuts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

USDA researchers are developing and testing a natural, sustainable, antimicrobial cleaning wipe. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Sunghyun Nam

An invasive pest threatening livestock and domestic animals in the Eastern half of the U.S. has the attention of USDA and other animal health stakeholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

A recent event at USDA headquarters recognized the ninetieth anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its role in conservation efforts on the farm and field level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt. Secretary Brooke Rollins.

What are some of the reasons a USDA official believes the May Agricultural Trade Mission to Hong Kong offers some unique opportunities for product promotion and sales? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

Interested parties seeking Fiscal Year 2026 funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

How is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involved in various USDA and federal efforts to monitor and resolve various challenges to farming and ranching here on Earth? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Doorn of NASA

Big data continues to be a growing part of ag operations – whether in the field, research lab, or resource offering. How far has ag come in the development of big data and what are some projects and programs that could feature big data in the future? Rod Bain takes a look in this edition of...