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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at crop progress details for soybeans as of July 19.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey offers USDA's latest look at corn crop condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives silking and doeing progress for the U.S. corn crop as of July 19th.

What did USDA's latest Crop Progress Report reveal as the growing season now entered the later half of July? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A combination of methods is needed by cattle producers to help mitigate potential impacts to their livestock associated with heat stress. Rod Bain report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alfredo DiConstanzo of University of Nebraska Extension

USDA's recently announced Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers program is the latest effort to boost our nation's beef supplies and processing capabilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordcye

Meal prep for families can be advantageous in terms of saving money and time, improving nutrition, as well as strengthen family time opportunities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension

A fruit several are not familiar with, elderberry is being discovered by more people, including a Florida family that decided to farm it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chase Kennedy

The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. Yet a special bond has been in place for that time between USDA Radio and broadcasters serving the ag sector. Rod Bain presents the fifth of a series of programs on...

Home canning is making a return as a food preservation method, but there are things to consider when canning popular fruit and vegetables. (Rod Bain and Julie Garden Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension)