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Why do we color eggs and then hide them from view? Why do bunnies do home delivery of eggs and otherfoods? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Comedian, Jim Gaffigan.

A severe weather system crossing the Northern U.S. is expected to impact more than that stretch of the country as it crosses the continent this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA officials say that for the poultry industry right now there's no such thing as too much biosecurity. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. Jack Shere, Associate Administrator of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how a rare April blizzard across parts of the Northern Plains could impact travelers and livestock producers.

If the first few months of this fiscal year are any indication, FY22 could be the best agricultural export year ever. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how an active weather system in the Northern tier could fuel high winds and potential wildfires in the Central and Southern Plains.

What are some of the impacts of the conflict in Ukraine on USDA supply and demand projections for certain commodities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Chief Economist Seth Meyer. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses active weather - a by-product of a major system in the Northern tier - such as possible tornadoes and a cold front from the Eastern Plains to possibly the East Coast.

The U.S. Drought Monitor to start April continues to show a significant area of crop and livestock production land covered in drought - a trend that continues to worry producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures and near to above precipitation will apply to several parts of the country during the period of April 19 - 25.