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A USDA senior official explains how base acre redistribution work might affect the timeline for this year's elections for Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)

What are some of the changes for corporation entities regarding farm payment limits within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)

* - USDA's April Crop Production Reports and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are released Thursday, April 9 at Noon Eastern Time - * Recent Agriculture Department reports and their findings will be part of this month's USDA crop production forecasts and supply and demand estimates...

The lack of mountain snowpack and prospects of limited water runoff has several Western water managers worried about reservoir storage levels this year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses water reservoir levels on the Colorado River system and how below normal mountain snowpack this season will impact H20 supplies.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how water reservoir levels for the Golden State shape up going into the spring and summer irrigation and water season.

Planting season is among the busiest times on the farm, sometimes adding to stress for a grower. What are some techniques to reduce stress? (Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

Iowa State University Extension expert David Brown goes over some tips producers can utilize to take breaks, rest, and reduce stress during busy times of the year such as planting and harvest.

With increased base acres for some farm safety net programs covered under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how might that affect dispersal of acres under those offerings? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce explains base acres, how they are used in farm safety net program calculations, and Farm Service Agency efforts due to an addition of base acres.