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Over sixty U.S. ag exporters Thursday received grants in the second round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding. (Rod Bain. Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council. Dan Hallstrom of the U.S. Meat Export Foundation.)

Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates discusses how USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding supports wheat export market development within African nations.

USDA recently announced investment in eight projects under conservation program focused on wetland mitigation banking efforts. (Rod Bain and Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses two projects funding under the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program as examples of such conservation efforts.

Are we giving our kids far too many toys for the holidays? One expert thinks so. (Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.)

Big, fancy and elaborate toys may not be the best toys for younger children. (Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Child Development Specialist, Kansas State University)

The latest round of USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program investments were announced Wednesday – part of continuing efforts to increase and diversify domestic fertilizer production. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Recent developments in major palm oil production nations are expected to open opportunities for more palm oil exports from our country. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

How is USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service building relationship with Tribal Nations and their producers interested in conservation program participation? (Rod Bain and NRCS National Tribal Liaison Pedro Torres)

Natural Resources Conservation Service National Tribal Liaison Pedro Torres discuss some of the components within a strategy designed to improve NRCS relationships and program access in Tribal Nations.