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It's time to do some needed spring yard work. Gary Crawford springs into action with this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension yard and garden expert, Dennis Patton.

Another round of active weather in the Golden State is this time impacting the southern half of the state with heavy precipitation and high winds. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Rice growers impacted by natural weather events last year can soon apply for a one-time assistance program to be offered by USDA. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how atmospheric river systems traveling through California and the Southwest in recent weeks are addressing long-term drought conditions.

The USDA is looking to invest money in new farm risk management education projects. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency. Also, classic comedian, Groucho Marx

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperature ranges and continued active weather nationwide make up the weather forecast for the period from March 28 to April 3.

Latest reports show lower beef cattle numbers, but how low can they go? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

USDA recently released its latest report looking at the number, size, and value of farms in our nation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

A recent USDA study looks at both challenges and opportunities regarding the access of farmland for beginning and socially disadvantaged producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Scott Callahan of the Economic Research Service