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No longer unknown after 2023 media coverage, more people are learning about a museum within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that offers a history of farming in our nation and USDA's role in agriculture. However, there is still some exclusivity connected to it. Rod Bain unveils the mystery and...

* - National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 14th. Fee free days at U.S. Forest Service day use facilities are June 14th and June 19th. - * The month of June features not one but two opportunities for the public to enjoy day use facilities at our nation's forest with most use fees waived. Rod...

The work of one of USDA's longest running plant breeding programs is behind our enjoyment of fresh strawberries any time of year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Lewers of the Agricultural Research Service

What is one way to save money, time, and hassle on trips to the grocery store or supermarket? It is not ordering using an online app or delivery service. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension

Proper planning, emotional control, and support is needed for those making financial decisions during the middle of a divorce. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Hansen and Andrew Bingham of University of Idaho Extension

Crop growers have an important date coming up to report this year’s crop acreage – an important component for participation in various USDA programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

Payments have been sent or are being sent to livestock producers under a USDA emergency assistance program, with schedules for similar aid available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

Most crops and commodities report month over month declines in drought coverage in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A combination of methods is needed by cattle producers to help mitigate potential impacts to their livestock associated with heat stress. (Rod Bain and Alfredo DiConstanzo of University of Nebraska Extension)

A recent exhibit kicked off a celebration for a New Jersey arts center - one recognizing its past as a USDA animal quarantine facility. Rod Bain takes a look at a complex that the art center director says has travelled from the footprints of animals to the footsteps of people in this edition of...