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The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. And over its century, USDA Radio has provided information about farming, ranching, and the Department in a variety of ways and formats. Rod Bain presents the second...

U.S. sugarcane and Argentinian corn production were the most notable items within the Agriculture Department's latest monthly series of reports. (Rod Bain)

Collaborative efforts between federal, state, and private partners to educate the public about the nation’s latest Dietary Guidelines were recently announced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr...

Prepping your home garden for the Spring includes factoring how your plants looked last year – a possible sign of issues in growing a specific plant in a specific spot. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

Below normal mountain snowpack in several Western mountain ranges late in the water season means worry about potential runoff and water supplies for much of the region this spring and summer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Will rains expected in March help alleviate drought conditions in several growing areas in time for the upcoming crop planting season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA's latest quarterly agricultural trade forecast shows another forecasted reduction in our nation's ag trade deficit. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg discusses Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers missions, including current travels to El Salvador and Guatemala.

What is the latest on enrollment numbers for USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance program and the contributions of the login.gov option to apply? (Rod Bain and Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce)

Collaborations among federal agencies are part of USDA's efforts to boost national farm security through its recently announced action plan. (Rod Bain and USDA Office of Homeland Security Director Matt Allen)