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A series of storms this week bode well to improve crops and pastures in a stretch east from the Rocky Mountains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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.

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

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about planting and emergence progress of our country’s Spring wheat and barley crops for the period ending April 20.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest update on planting for this year's U.S. sugar beet crop.

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

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

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

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

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