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The end of this year marks the fortieth anniversary of USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program, becoming a significant part in the conservation toolbox, while providing a myriad of natural resource, recreation, and economic benefits. Rod Bain looks at CRP and its growth over forty years in this edition...

What does USDA have to say about next year’s forecasts for meat production, price, and exports – the first look at the 2026 meat balance sheet? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

How to stretch out your meals for the week can take minimal planning, using a strategy called "planned overs". Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension

Enjoying outdoor cookouts in the summer should include food safety considerations for backyard chefs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents U.S. peanut crop planting progress for the period ending May 18.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at final planting progress for this year's sugar beet crop and the start of planting for sunflowers.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest domestic rice crop planting progress, emergence, and condition ratings for the period ending May 18.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest U.S. cotton crop planting progress update.

USDA's latest look at corn planting progress reflects beneficial weather backing above average pace in several states. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about corn crop emergence for ther period ending May 18.