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The role our nation’s dams play in everything from irrigation, power generation, and recreation is important. Yet with several of these structures aging, work is underway to repair and restore dams while educating those living around these facilities about dam safety awareness. Rod Bain talks with...

The war in Ukraine is having ramifications far beyond its own borders, especially on the world food and agricultural stage. Gary Crawford explains on this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack...

Awareness efforts are making headway to reduce and remove stigmas associated with mental health issues in rural America, making such matters easier to discuss. This is allowing more people to reach out to those who may need help. Rod Bain looks at efforts in increasing rural mental health awareness...

Part of the battle to end cancer may be fought on our dinner tables. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Former President John F. Kennedy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. University of North Dakota Professor Dr. Donald...

The process is now underway to develop a new Farm Bill with hopes of passage into law next year. Rod Bain covers some of the discussions and steps in creating a new Farm Bill in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agri-Pulse Editor and Publisher Sara Wyant. National Council of...

USDA and other federal agencies are bringing the message of needed rural infrastructure projects and support programs to communities and regions as part of an ongoing White House Rural Infrastructure Tour. Rod Bain explains some of the programs, projects, and outreach offerings being discusses on...

President Biden is taking some actions to help bring gasoline prices down. Gary Crawford has more in this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

If you are thinking about taking up vegetable gardening for the first time, Gary Crawford has some expert advice for you on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University lawn and garden expert.

Keeping plant and animal pests and disease out of our nation is one of the many duties of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. A fiftieth anniversary celebration of APHIS in 2022 includes a look at its milestones in eradicating threats and view of how innovation will help in future...

Studies say that up to a third of us don't get the sleep we need to stay healthy, physically and mentally. Experts say that's causing some major problems. Gary Crawford has more on this wide awake edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susan Harris, with University of Nebraska...