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Vilsack: No Plans to Take Farmers' Land to Meet Climate Goals

00:00:58.409   2021-04-27   
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is denying that there are any plans to take farmers' lands away to meet climate or emissions goals. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Vaccinations the Vital Key to Beating Covid-19 and Returning to Normal

00:01:00.107   2021-04-27   
The government is in the process of ramping up efforts to get more Americans vaccinated for Covid, especially in rural areas where vaccination rates are low. (Gary Crawford. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A Big Push is in the Works to Get More People Vaccinated against Covid

00:00:58.200   2021-04-27   
We will soon be hearing a lot more information about the Covid vaccines and how vital it is to get everyone vaccinated. (Gary Crawford and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy)

USDA Helping with the Economic Crisis Caused by the Pandemic

00:00:57.835   2021-04-27   
The economic damage from Covid-19 is getting a lot of attention from the USDA. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Why Farmers and Rural Residents Should Get Covid Shots

00:00:59.977   2021-04-27   
The nation's top agricultural official says rural residents have even more reasons than their urban and suburban counterparts to get their Covid shots. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Ag. Secretary Hopeful of Good USDA/EPA Relationship on Biofuels

00:00:57.678   2021-04-27   
The USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency both have a major interest in biofuels, among other things. How well the two agencies work together could determine the future of renewable fuels. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Rain Expected this Week will Bypass Worst-hit Drought Areas

00:00:59.977   2021-04-27   
Rain is expected this week, but it is largely expected to bypass areas hit hard by drought. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Slow Moving Storm System to Bring Rain to Some Regions

00:01:00.029   2021-04-27   
A slow-moving storm system is expected to bring rain to some areas of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Dry Weather Next Week Will be Favorable for Fieldwork

00:00:58.853   2021-04-27   
Dry weather in many places next week will be favorable for field work. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Freeze-damaged Winter Wheat Can Be Saved by Cool Weather

00:00:58.253   2021-04-27   
Cool weather can help winter wheat that has been damaged by freezing temperatures. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)