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

How did the spring tradition of decorating eggs get started? The answers vary. (Gary Crawford, Jim Gaffigan and Anne Effland)

The USDA is out with its report on farmers' planting intentions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

A new USDA report points to a less optimistic attitude in the hog business at the moment. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Many more corn and soybean producers will be able to buy USDA's Margin Protection insurance plan for the 2024 crop year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency

USDA recently announced the latest release of financial assistance to distressed borrowers of Farm Service Agency farm loans - part of recent relief efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Improvements in biosecurity, detection, and monitoring are noticeable in a recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in birds compared to a few years earlier. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea.