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What are the priorities for USDA that Tom Vilsack outlined in his confirmation hearing to be Ag Secretary? In this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho looks at some of the top items on his agenda. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. Robert Kennedy. Senator Debbie Stabenow...

USDA's February reports indicate another increase in the season ending average price for both corn and wheat. (Rod Bain)

What are some of the priorities that Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack outlined for his second opportunity as head of USDA? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. Robert Kennedy. EDS: This piece is still correct even if he is confirmed.

There may not have been many major changes in Tuesday's new USDA Supply and Demand report, but there were some encouraging implications. (Gary Crawford. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Much of the nation is in an icy grip of arctic air. So, does that mean the groundhog's forecast was right? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Plus Phil, the singing groundhog.

Will corn and soybean producers combine for record planted acreage this spring? (Gary Crawford. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

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

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, commenting on why USDA analysts did not change its crop production forecast this month for Brazil's and Argentina's soybean and corn crops.

The annual celebration of love we know as Valentine's Day is steeped in history and culture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Carrie Van Buren of South Dakota State University. An odorous animated animal.

There was some agricultural damage in Florida because of freezing temperatures, but nothing major. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)