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Does Spring have you inspired to plant a tree or two? An expert says do your homework before you start digging. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension horticulture expert.

Many fields in the Midwest are not in shape to support planting or other field work. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Support for research and development of new natural resources conservation tools and practices is behind USDA’s Conservation Innovation Grant program, with announcements made recently for the latest round of funding for projects. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying there's still plenty of time major corn belt planting needs to start.

A USDA trade report shows the pace of agricultural exports is slowing while imports are growing. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Bart Kenner. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about a storm system now moving across the northern U.S.

Fiscal year funding applications are now available for five programs under USDA’s realm of export market development – each with a specific focus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Curt Alt of the Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about a storm system currently moving along the Gulf coast and heading for the North Atlantic region.

Several Western water reservoirs are expected to rebound from long-term drought – filled in coming weeks by runoff from near record to record snowpack in many mountain ranges. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A rare water situation in the West may challenge the folks responsible for managing that water. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)