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What is expected to make Hurricane Erin a unique tropical system among many recorded? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A fruit several are not familiar with, elderberry is being discovered by more people, including a Florida family that decided to farm it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chase Kennedy

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced the latest additions to a strategy designed to keep New World Screwworm out of our nation, and away from U.S. livestock. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins (Audio courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network)

When USDA announced a major increase in corn planted acreage forecasts this month, what did that mean for similar outlooks for other fall harvested crops? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

If you are ready to pick an apple or enjoy a glass of wine, what does USDA's initial production outlook on some fall harvested produce look like? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

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

USDA’s August corn production report came in with surprising numbers, yet what were the initial reactions? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Chief Economist Seth Meyer. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

How have climatic conditions in much of the Corn Belt played a role in growing what appears to be a record corn crop this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Chief Economist Seth Meyer. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural...

Charcuterie boards are popular offerings at parties and get togethers, yet food safety should be part of the presentation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers

While record U.S. corn production and yields are expected for this year's crop, how much corn USDA forecasts to be produced is surprising. If the August outlook is realized, how can all this corn be used? Rod Bain looks at this question and what some potential uses might be in this edition of...