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If you have a yard or garden or wooded area, you may have poison ivy in there. Gary Crawford has this report on how to spot it and kill it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, Kansas State University extension horticulturist.

Runoff from melting snow is creating high river levels and flooding in several river basins, including the Upper Mississippi basin. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A recent visit to Vietnam by the Agriculture Secretary highlighted various achievements in ag trade, and partnerships to address various farm and forestry matters. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying some Mississippi River stations could see near-record high crest levels over the next few days.

U.S. Ag. trade mission to the Netherlands will provide new export sales and valuable marketing data. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor. California Ag. Secretary Karen Ross. Mississippi Ag. Commissioner Andy Gipson. Opening montage features Maine Ag...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about possible disruptions to agriculture from flooding.

Census of Agriculture surveys are still being accepted by USDA through this Spring to give ample time for producers to participate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Hubert Hamer of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for May 2nd through the 8th.

The latest acreage enrollment period for the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program is now taking place through May 26th. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Farm Service Agency Associate Administrator Steve Peterson. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.

The April First Cattle on Feed report from USDA indicated fewer cattle and calves in feedlot inventories. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam