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Expected dryness in several crop growing regions this week should assist with harvest efforts. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A particular Nevada red fir has veins of silver ... in its nickname, and its representation of the "Silver State" as this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service

What are considerations both farm equipment operators and motorists should have regarding safety during harvest season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety

What are some of the trends associated with the Agriculture Department's September Farm Income Forecast for the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski

* - USDA's September Crop Production Report and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate are released Friday, September 12th at Noon Eastern time - * Already highly anticipated USDA reports issued every September gain a greater interest this year after a surprising August set of findings. Rod...

While USDA’s Census of Agriculture provides a broad view of data and trends in all aspects of farming and ranching, specific reports such as the recently issued Farm Typology series focuses on demographics and types of agriculture for family farms. Rod Bain looks at some of the trends within the...

You may not know the color of fruits and vegetables most likely have a health benefit or more associated with it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and North Dakota State University Extension’s Julie Garden Robinson

The condition of this year’s corn and soybean crops offer an illustration of how the timing of drought during the growing season makes a difference in crop success. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A Western Kentucky family business combines the tradition of canning foods with nostalgia and history to provide a unique value-added presentation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPATION: Rod Bain and Robert Grosz

Several enjoy smoking meats for meals or events, but a USDA food safety expert says there are food safety tips to keep in mind. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers