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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the significant state planting progress numbers for this year's soybean crop as of April 19.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides notable state corn crop planting progress for the period ending April 19.

How does the mixture of regional weather conditions play a role in USDA's latest look at corn and soybean planting progress for the season? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA research economist Catharine Weber goes over recent pistachio acreage and production growth trends.

What might the outlook for this year's U.S. pistachio crop potentially mean for supplies available for consumers? (Rod Bain and USDA research economist Catharine Weber)

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 reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

A USDA led network focuses on advancing agricultural technology research and development in the field level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins

If you love pistachios, you will love that production of this popular tree nut continues to grow, meaning more for you to enjoy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Catharine Weber

* - April is National Invasive Plant Pests and Disease Awareness Month - * If you are wondering if that funny looking insect belongs in your area, or perhaps is threatening to native plants and crops, USDA offers some advice and resources to help prevent any invasive pest or disease problems. Rod...

The recently established Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture is intended to provide new avenues of support and promotion for our nation's seafood industry. Rod Bain discusses this new USDA entity and its potential benefits to our country's commercial fishers in this edition...