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A recent USDA investment in rural infrastructure highlights the wide range of Rural Development programs and how they serve communities and regions. (Rod Bain and Iowa State Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield)

Iowa State Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield discusses recent Rural Development investments in infrastructure in her state.

Current innovations to advance agriculture also have potential for growth and development in the coming years. (Rod Bain. Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land. Brian Bashaw of the U.S. Forest Service. Dave Hedt.)

If your home or farm is torn apart by a natural disaster such as the recent tornadoes that devastated Kentucky and five other states, an expert says the disaster could also inflict emotional damage, not just physical. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Tina Chasek)

The dairy business can get crazy at times and REALLY crazy at Christmas. (Gary Crawford and Ken Smith)

There's still time to find last minute gifts for the gardener on your list. Here are some ideas. (Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton)

Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension garden expert, suggesting a last-minute gift that might help a gardener on your list to save time and trouble.

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.