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Technological advances are behind improvements to the agricultural and food inspection process - improvements that translate into greater efficiencies, food safety, and food quality. Rod Bain looks into some of these tech tools for ag inspection in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS...

Those wishing to nominate candidates for the 2026 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections still have time to do so before the deadline. (Rod Bain and Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce)

What are some of the technology innovations USDA researchers in the Peach State are studying to improve food safety and quality inspection processes in peanuts and poultry? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Department researchers Brian Bowker, Samir Trabelsi, Michael Lewis, and...

Recent extreme heat in the Plains is producing record high temperatures and growing concerns about growing crops and pastures. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

It may be late summer, but veggie gardeners should consider if they plan to extend their growing season past the first frost, and if so, how they should go about it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Erin Kinley of Penn State University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares some of the record high temperatures recorded in communities in the Great Plains this past Sunday.

What does USDA's annual report on farm expenditures show regarding trends across various categories? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over where in the Great Plains this week will extreme heat continue, and where some refreshing rains and cooler temperatures might occur.

The Agriculture Department in July offered cattle news and trends from not one, but two, reports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer

Significant wildfire activity this year continues with complexes in the Pacific Northwest the latest to add to national burned acreage totals. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)