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Drought Coverage Going into Crop Season

00:02:19.911 2024-03-05   
What does the end of February U.S. Drought Monitor reveal about coverage in areas preparing for Spring crop planting? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA Equity Commission Presents its Final Report

00:04:59.937 2024-02-27   
Almost seventy recommendations are found in the final report recently presented by USDA’s Equity Commission as ways to improve equity and inclusion in the Department and among its stakeholders and programs. Rod Bain looks at the crafting of this document and some of its recommendations in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Equity Commission Designated Federal Officer Cecilia Hernandez. Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Equity and Equity Commission member Dewayne Goldmon.

A Recent Round of Rural Investments Revealed

00:02:52.695 2024-02-27   
White House and USDA officials recently announced a series of rural economic development investments as part of a Rural Prosperity Town Hall Meeting. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden.

USDA Expands Efforts to Reduce Wildfire Risks

00:02:55.882 2024-02-27   
USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot.

Low to Moderate Food Price Inflation Expected for This Year

00:02:55.333 2024-02-27   
Food shoppers will likely see only low to moderate food price hikes this year. Gary Crawford has the latest forecast.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist.

Time to Recognize a Special Type of Engineer

00:02:56.169 2024-02-27   
It's time to recognize the work of a special type of engineer. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kevin Farmer, Director of the Conservation Engineers Division of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Andy Deichert, USDA State Conservation Engineer for West Virginia

Collaboration Essential in Hemp Germplasm Research

00:02:57.319 2024-02-27   
To advance both genetic traits and commercial uses for industrial hemp, collaborative research is needed to develop new varieties and find favorable factors. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research geneticist Zach Stansell

Illustrations of USDA Equity Commission Recommendations

00:02:29.446 2024-02-27   
The Agriculture Secretary provides examples of USDA Equity Commission final report recommendations and how they are designed to improve equity and inclusion within all aspects of the Department. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Report Shows Significant Reduction in Cattle Feedlot Placements

00:02:27.017 2024-02-27   
The nation's cattle industry has started the year with a sharp reduction in feedlot placements, compared to a year ago. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Conservation Engineers Helping Farmers ro Do Vital Environmental Work

00:02:26.311 2024-02-27   
Conservation Engineers are helping thousands of farmers and ranchers to do vital environmental work. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kevin Farmer, Director of the Conservation Engineers Division of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Andy Deichert, USDA State Conservation Engineer for West Virginia

A Record Year for USDA's Soil and Water Conservation Work

00:02:23.595 2024-02-27   
USDA did a record amount of conservation work last year, but could break that record this year. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service
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