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Actuality: Why Louisiana Sugar Cane Acres are Expanding
00:00:36.519 2021-03-12Louisiana State University Extension expert Kenneth Gravois offers several reasons for a recent rise in sugar cane acreage in his state.
Tips on Pollinator Best Management Practices in Turf Grass
00:00:59.611 2021-03-12Regarding pollinator protection, what are some best management practices to apply if you are applying pesticides on turf grass? (Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension)
USDA Veterinarians Giving Human Vaccinations to Help Fight COVID
00:00:59.768 2021-03-11Veterinarians are among the dozens of USDA employees helping with the country's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. (Stephanie Ho and Rob Dickens, USDA veterinarian)
USDA Veterinarians Face COVID Vaccination Challenges
00:00:59.977 2021-03-11USDA veterinarians face a range of challenges as they help with local efforts to administer COVID vaccinations in cities like Las Vegas. (Stephanie Ho; Kate Kilzer, USDA veterinarian; Rob Dickens, USDA veterinarian)
What's It Like for a USDA Veterinarian to Administer COVID Vaccines?
00:00:59.585 2021-03-11What's it like for a USDA veterinarian from North Dakota to help administer COVID vaccines in Nevada? (Stephanie Ho and Kate Kilzer, USDA veterinarian)
USDA Contributes Significant COVID Vaccination Help in Las Vegas
00:00:59.689 2021-03-11USDA employees are contributing significant help in administering COVID vaccinations in Las Vegas. (Stephanie Ho and Rob Dickens, USDA veterinarian)
USDA Livestock Veterinarian Helps Administer COVID Vaccines in Nevada
00:01:00.186 2021-03-11A USDA veterinarian who normally works with livestock is helping to administer COVID vaccines to people in Nevada. (Stephanie Ho and Kate Kilzer, USDA veterinarian)
Actuality: USDA/Las Vegas Officials Work Together to Give COVID Vaccines
00:00:46.158 2021-03-11USDA veterinarian, Rob Dickens, talks about how smoothly the coordination has been for him and his colleagues to help local officials administer COVID vaccinations in Las Vegas.
Incentives Globally to Plant Corn
00:00:59.898 2021-03-11A desire by Brazil to plant corn, even in a late season, is one example of current market factors incentivizing producers around the world to increase corn acreage. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: Why Brazil Corn Farmers are Planting Late
00:00:39.262 2021-03-11World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the incentive that Brazil's corn farmers have in planting their crops late this season, despite the potential of lower yields.