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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides cotton planting across the country and major cotton growing states for the period ending April 20.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states with significant soybean crop planting progress for the period ending April 20.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the significant corn planting progress in states for the period ending April 20.

USDA’s latest crop progress report for corn and soybeans reflects large gains in planting from the prior week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

U.S. avocado production this season is expected to increase, due to more production from the nation’s primary avocado growing state. (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses some of the findings about avocados within the latest Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook.

What steps can farmers and ranchers take ahead of a potential disaster via various USDA risk management and disaster assistance programs and tools? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

An Extension expert provides tips on ways we can reduce stress and its various impacts in our lives. (Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

Perhaps the best way to take care of your lawn is to do less, according to a Cooperative Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension)

David Brown of Iowa State University Extension provides some strategies and techniques that can aid in reducing stress in our lives.