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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.

Soil conservation efforts and advocacy go farther back then the 90th anniversary of Congression creation of a USDA agency, according to one historian. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway

A U.S. Forest Service historian recalls some of the notable women contributors to the agency and our nation's forest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Forest Service historian Rachel Kline

Growing amounts of data regarding agritourism and its trends are being harvested as more national, state, and local level information is being produced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

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

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