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The federal government has introduced a new initiative that is aimed at promoting and expanding voluntary conservation efforts around the country. Stephanie Ho has more. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

The Agriculture Secretary explained recent USDA efforts to combat food insecurity, and what some of those efforts might look like going forward. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

One report USDA issues every month is the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates -- or WASDE report -- which includes sophisticated analysis that is available to everyone. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair.

Millions of big bugs are expected to invade parts of the Eastern U.S. very soon. They may ignore social distancing rules. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland Professor Emeritus and entomologist.

Some folks in the Eastern half of the U.S. are about to experience a rare, mysterious event which still baffles science. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Michael Raupp.