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Considered one of the prestigious honors bestowed to federal employees for service to the public, the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals were presented to two USDA researchers whose innovations improve detections and prevention of contaminants that could lead to foodborne illness. Rod Bain...

The first week of August will feature an American farmers market event on Washington D.C.'s National Mall - part of our country's 250th anniversary celebration through the year up to July 4th 2026. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Donald Trump. Secretary Brooke Rollins)

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

The first July U.S. Drought Monitor of 2025 indicates a slight increase in drought coverage from the previous month, but a closer look by region shows drought declines in several areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A handheld scanner designed to detect pathogens and prevent foodborne illness at food processing facilities owes its inspiration to a television classic. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Moon Kim of the Agricultural Research Service

* - USDA's July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be released Friday, July 11, at Noon Eastern Time - * What are some of the key data points that will make up USDA's latest look at monthly supply and demand estimates for crops? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and...

The head of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service believes data serves as a key part of better communication with the public on the benefits from voluntary farmer-led conservation practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt

Month over month changes in the U.S. Drought Monitor reveal most crop areas within reduced drought coverage. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Regardless of size or goals, there appears to be characteristics shared among successful dairy growers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension

What are some of the areas of interest within the recently signed federal budget law to the ag industry, producers, and agribusinesses? (Rod Bain. President Donald Trump. Emily Skor of Growth Energy.)