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Improving Knowledge Inputs and Outputs in Precision Ag
00:01:00.003 2021-01-22Precision agriculture is not just about a greater degree of focus on inputs, but also a greater degree of extracting important data for decisions. (Rod Bain and Daren Coppick of the American Retailers Association)
Actuality: Precision Ag and Extracting Key Data
00:00:57.573 2021-01-22Daren Coppick of the American Retailers Association explains the premises of precision agriculture, and the need to improve extraction of data to best benefit end users such as ag producers.
A Familiar Name Could Return to a Familiar Role
00:01:00.316 2021-01-21One of the longest tenured U.S. Agriculture Secretaries could resume the role pending Senate confirmation of his nomination by President Biden. (Rod Bain and former Secretary Tom Vilsack)
USDA Deputy Secretary Nominee Named
00:00:59.898 2021-01-21Virginia's Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Service has been nominated to become the number two official within the U.S. Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and Dr. Jewel Bronaugh)
Former Secretaries on Farm Policy Focal Points Going Forward.
00:01:00.160 2021-01-21What do some former Secretaries of Agriculture see as important farm and food policy issues the new Presidential administration must address? (Rod Bain. Former Secretaries Mike Espy, Dan Glickman, and Anne Veneman)
Majority of U.S. Dairy Operations Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage
00:00:59.820 2021-01-21Nearly three-fourths of all established dairy operations in the country have enrolled in USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program for the 2021 program year. (Stephanie Ho and Marin Bozic, University of Minnesota assistant professor)
Farm Population Getting Older, Increasing the Need for More Paid Help
00:01:00.133 2021-01-21The need for more part time help with farm work is growing, along with the average age of farmers. (Gary Crawford. Virginia farmer, MaryJane Cathers. Farm workers, Keith and Dawn Grove.)
Newest Dietary Guidelines Still Stress Old Standbys, Variety and Moderation
00:01:00.133 2021-01-21Do you give up a food item if you hear one report that it's bad for you? Do you go overboard on a food that is supposed to be good for you? If so, you are not alone. (Gary Crawford, Amanda Barnes, Karen Ensle and Penny Kris-Etherton)
Inauguration Weather Has Changed History More Than Once
00:00:57.391 2021-01-19**Broadcasters: This story for use only before noon, EST, Wed. Jan. 20.**
Presidential Inaugurations are history makers in themselves, but combine those events with nasty weather and you can get some tragic results. (Gary Crawford, former President John F. Kennedy and Mark Brusberg)
New Winter Trend: Cold Temperatures Bookending the Season
00:00:59.977 2021-01-19One recent winter trend is for cold air to bookend the season -- at the beginning and the end, but not in the middle. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)