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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the latest silking, doeing, and denting progress for our nation's corn crop as of August 9.

Several summer grown crops are reaching seasonal marks in the growth and development phases as of USDA's latest Crop Progress Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Producers considering sign-up in the phases of USDA's Supplemental Disaster Relief Program now have more time to submit their applications. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)

USDA will soon begin at nationwide challenge in the agricultural science and technology realms with the focus on artificial intelligence as a tech r and d tool. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of the Chief Scientist Executive Director Kate Sixt.

USDA recently announced an extended flexibility for growers regarding crop insurance premium payments as well as reinstatement of a prevented planting option. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANT: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce

With back to school season at hand, what are some food safety considerations for parents to consider in packing lunches for their students? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers

A milestone was marked in the Port of New Orleans recently with a shipment of U.S. rice and wheat to Kenya as part of USDA led humanitarian aid efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering. Matt Nims of the...

A recent raccoon viral sensation may have us thinking this critter is cute and cuddly. But this adaptable mammal can be a source of damages or even diseases if control measures are not in place. Rod Bain talks with experts about raccoon realities in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS...

If backyard gardeners want to extend their growing season, what types of vegetables should they consider growing? (Rod Bain and Erin Kinley of Penn State University Extension)

USDA research economist Wilma Davis looks at pulse crop production trends for various states.