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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack giving some reasons for the new Packers and Stockyards rules.

USDA and the Department of Energy have a new initiative to encourage ag producers to apply underutilized renewable energy technologies on their farm, but what might be its benefits to growers? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about other actions to boost competition in the livestock industry.

Three components within USDA’s Local Agriculture Market Program are now accepting applications for grant awards through May 14th. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

Weather conditions are improving in areas of Texas hit by wildfires. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

With one season left in the Western water season, how does the region look regarding reservoir levels and mountain snowpack accumulations? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Worries about Western Water Supplies are rapidly evaporating. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Are you looking for someone to prepare your tax returns? Gary Crawford talks with an expert who has some advice for choosing a preparer. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension tax expert, Susie Latta. Also, classic comedy team, Abbott and Costello

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying California will be drought free for second year in a row.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s recently announced Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is among the latest efforts to build partnership and relationship between the agency and the ag sector. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. EPA Administrator Micheal Regan. Agriculture Secretary...