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Spring and eggs have a recognizable connection, but more people are taking notice of these protein packed products, whether from various events or notes about nutrition. Rod Bain and some "egg"-cited "egg"-covates talk about eggs in this edition of "Egg ... er... "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS...

A below normal Western Mountain snowpack accumulation season appears to be translating into potential low reservoir levels and water supplies for several parts of the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

* - This year's National 4-H Conference is April 10 - 15 in Crystal City, Virginia - * National 4-H's showcase event is more considered a working conference, with several student participants this year presenting their views on technology and artificial intelligence in agriculture. Rod Bain reports...

The Agriculture and Interior Department Secretaries recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding improving coordination of federal grazing lands and use by ranchers to build our nation's beef supplies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Interior...

What are row crop grower intentions regarding planting of how much of what crops for this season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA Chief Economist Justin Benevidez.

The recent National Agriculture Day and Week celebration serve as more than a reminder one time of year - but how important farming and ranching is to our nation on multiple levels each day. Rod Bain discusses the celebration of U.S. agriculture and its consideration every day in this edition of...

A recently established, voluntary label for American-made meat, poultry, and egg products is being promoted to the public by the Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Knowing food safety tips regarding Easter eggs will make for a celebration free of food borne bacteria and fun activities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers. Gene Autry. A couple of famous (or infamous) “rascals” (or “wrascals”)

* - USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline is available for any food safety questions - 1-888-mphotline (1-888-674-6854) - * Whether your Spring celebration is Easter, Passover, Mother's Day or another event, keep food safety in mind in preparing dinners and bunches connected to these observances. Rod Bain...

What indications did USDA's latest Cattle on Feed Report provide regarding beef supplies for grilling season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell