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Recent weather conditions have played a role in a significant increase in crop planting progress for corn and soybeans in the much of the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Christopher McLean of the Rural Utilities Service explains what lack of electricity looked like in much of rural America in the mid-1930's prior to enacting of the Rural Electrification Act.

A federal legislation turns ninety years old this month, and the celebration is of the mechanism that provided electricity to several parts of rural America. (Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Assistant Administrator Christopher McLean)

What are some examples of research and marketing oriented programs offered by the Agriculture Department that benefit the nation's specialty crop industry and its growers? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs

Weather factors continue to impact several U.S. winter wheat growing areas, reflective in recent condition reports for the crop. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA researchers continue study into the use of pheromones of insects as part of integrated pest management to protect vegetable and fruit crops, with two specific species behind studied. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research entomologist Don Weber

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

The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. Almost one third of at time featured a globetrotter bringing stories of how world trade impacted the U.S. ag economy and how radio could educate the globe on...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at commodities in drought coverage for the period ending May 5.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about winter wheat growing areas facing significant drought coverage during a key time in the growing season.