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USDA plant germplasm repositories are among domestic and global resources designed to protect vital crop materials and genetic diversity. Yet the mission of these genetic resource facilities goes beyond protection - developing new cultivars that improve traits and excite consumers. Rod Bain talks...

With each of us facing our own stresses in our lives, an Extension expert provides methods of self-care to assist with stress reduction. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the U.S. winter wheat harvest progress numbers for July 27th, as harvest is beginning its winddown for the season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents the latest spring wheat crop progress, harvest, and condition numbers for the period ending July 27th.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey offers USDA's crop progress and condition report for peanuts for the period ending July 27th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives the national rice crop condition and progress details for the period ending July 27th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses U.S. soybean crop condition numbers for the period ending July 27th.

Producers in local Farm Service Agency areas have until August First submit to nominate candidates for upcoming FSA County Committee elections. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

What does USDA's last July crop progress report of the year point to regarding progress of the nation's cotton crop? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Dates, themes, and some of the multiple events are now available for next month's Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington DC. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)