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Funding provided through USDA Rural Development programs not only helped a Virginia entrepreneur open a digital theater, but also save energy and money. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brett Hayes

Payments are being made under the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mostly above normal temperatures and varying levels of precipitation are forecasted for the period of August 13 - 19.

One expert sees few long-term agricultural problems from this week's stock market declines. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr.Emilio Esteban. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's...

In a few days we will have a much better idea of the size of upcoming crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) .

A Wisconsin meat processing facility will soon expand thanks to a recent USDA grant award, and potential economic opportunity is expected for local community members and businesses. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden. Brandon Clare of JM Watkins.

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says USDA is monitoring Brazil's corn harvest.

What did the final US Drought Monitor coverage map look like regarding major crop and commodity production areas covered in drought at the end of July? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Research is an important aspect of improving biosecurity at the farm level, with various efforts studying new tools, innovations, and approaches. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Megan Neidenwerder of the Swine Health Information Center