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Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University wildlife management expert.

USDA recently announced a new subcommittee within its National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board – one focused on pollinator health and conservation. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young)

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young explains the make-up and intent of a new National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board subcommittee.

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young discusses the role of a federal advisory board to ag research and research policy, including a newly formed subcommittee on pollinators.

A younger generation of farm producers is taking initiative with more direct marketing of their products as both a sales vehicle and a method to learn what their customers demand. (Rod Bain and Chad Hart of Iowa State University)

Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. (Rod Bain and geneticist Ben Guiterrez)

USDA geneticist Ben Guiterrez discusses some of the cultural and historical connections associated with an apple germplasm collection in New York State.

Many faming farms are considering innovative technologies and approaches for their operations, in the context of keeping family members on the farm. (Rod Bain. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri. Jim Mintert of Purdue University)

Jim Mintert of University discusses how two sisters found their own niche within their Indiana family farm and in turn created a more diverse and profitable operation.

Is the beef cattle herd still in line for more shrinkage? Or is there a turnaround in the works? We may get some clues in an upcoming USDA report. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell) ****USDA will release its twice - yearly Cattle report this coming Wednesday, January 31st at...