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USDA's Rural Development recently rolled out the Lenders Lens Dashboard - a data resource on RD commercial guaranteed loans with an emphasis on transparency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RD Acting Chief Information Officer Jim Barham

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 first...

An early February freeze event in the Sunshine State is fueling concerns about conditions for crops growing in impacted areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A key part of the dairy producer farm safety net now offers enrollment for the 2026 calendar year with enhancements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

Although not as well-known as roses or other common Valentine’s Day flowers, a variety with heart shaped leaves and Valentine colors is gaining popularity as bouquet option for a loved one. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

A USDA sponsored photo contest is the latest effort promoting biosecurity on pig farms as a safeguard against African Swine Fever. (Rod Bain and Lydia Carpenter of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service talks about timing of USDA reports on Florida crops like citrus, and how soon potential damage from an early February freeze will be reflected in reporting.

Lydia Carpenter of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses a photo contest designed to promote farm-level biosecurity prevention efforts against African Swine Fever.

USDA staff in Florida are spending the next few weeks gathering data that could indicate potential damage to various Sunshine State crops.

USDA Veterinary Medical Officer Lydia Carpenter explains African Swine Fever and potential threats to the U.S. pig and hog sector if it occurs in the U.S.