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2025 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 of “Agriculture...

Autumn may signal gardening season coming to an end for the year, but there are ways to extend it, and prepare a garden for next Spring. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

While corn, soybeans, and cotton are the main commodities getting USDA’s attention in its September production forecasts, there are additional crops to consider regarding production. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

The 1985 Farm Bill contained perhaps one of USDA’s most popular conservation programs – an offering reaching the milestone of forty years this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and former Agriculture Secretary John Block

When one state’s Farm Bureau puts together a website to market foods and value-added products from their farms, it provides both new markets for their growers and new connections with consumers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kylie Stout of Shop Kansas Farms

If your thoughts of pumpkin are on pies, a Cooperative Extension expert says there are many ways to prepare it, and many nutritional benefits from consuming it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Carol Connell of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System

When viewing autumn trees featuring leaves changing colors, keep in mind what impacts weather in the spring and summer may have on this year’s display. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amey Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service

What are some of the notable numbers and trends behind them found in the Agriculture Department’s latest Cattle on Feed Report? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives the first numbers regarding winter wheat crop emergence for the season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers the latest on planting progress for next year's winter wheat crop.