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Economist Says 2021 Farm Income Situation a "Good Sign" for the Ag. Economy
00:00:58.018 2021-02-05One analyst says that behind the expected drop in overall farm income this year, there are encouraging signs for the farm economy. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
General CRP Sign-Up Deadline Extended
00:01:00.133 2021-02-05The current general sign-up period for acreage under the Conservation Reserve Program has now been extended past its original February 12th deadline. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Steve Peterson)
Should Forests be Considered Infrastructure?
00:00:59.977 2021-02-05Should forests be considered infrastructure? (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack)
EDS: The piece is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
Actuality: Some Developments Regarding Forests
00:00:25.260 2021-02-05In his confirmation hearing, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack pointed to some positive developments regarding the nation's forests.
EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
Farmer Input Essential for Efforts on Any Carbon Bank
00:00:56.946 2021-02-05USDA will seek out farmer input in any carbon capture efforts. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack)
EDS: The piece is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
Actuality: Commodity Groups Discuss Possibility of Carbon Banks
00:00:26.226 2021-02-05Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack says he is upbeat on the possibility of carbon banks, which will capture and sequester carbon.
EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
Actuality: Ag Can Be on Climate Mitigation Front Lines
00:00:32.705 2021-02-05Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack says there are opportunities for the agriculture sector to be on the front lines of mitigating climate change.
EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
Actuality: Some Climate Change Efforts can be Done Administratively
00:00:40.098 2021-02-05In comments to Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack indicated there are things USDA could do administratively to advance efforts against climate change.
EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
USDA Will Work Closely with USTR to Promote Ag Trade
00:01:01.413 2021-02-05The man nominated to be Ag Secretary says USDA will work closely with the U.S. Trade Representative's office on promoting more sales of American agricultural products. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack)
EDS: The piece is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.
Actuality: Trade is Necessary and Important for Agriculture
00:00:36.101 2021-02-05In his confirmation hearing, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack discussed how important trade is for agriculture.
EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.