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The tradition of Easter egg decoration takes place in many homes this week, but if you are decorating and eating eggs, what are some food safety tips to keep in mind? (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the potential of increasing winds and wildfire threads this week in the Desert Southwest and Southern Plains due to an active weather system.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers discusses some tips to apply food safety when it comes boiling, handling, decorating, and storing Easter eggs.

The days leading up to Easter, and perhaps beyond, present the potential of gradually increasing active weather across parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Planting season is among the busiest times on the farm, sometimes adding to stress for a grower. What are some techniques to reduce stress? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension

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

A usually quiet month in USDA’s series of production, supply, and demand reports, April’s forecasts received some attention. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Why is the annual National 4-H Conference described by some to be a “working” conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Jay Hamby

Knowing food safety tips regarding Easter eggs will make for a celebration free of food borne bacteria and fun activities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers. Gene Autry. A couple of famous (or infamous) “rascals” (or “wrascals”)

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...