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USDA is playing a role in showcasing our nation's food and agriculture at the USA Pavilion in Qatar during this year's World Cup soccer tournament. (Rod Bain and Lucas Blaustein of the Foreign Agricultural Service)

U.S. Agricultural Attache to Qatar Lucas Blaustein discusses some of the partnerships bringing educational opportunities about U.S. food and agriculture production at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Lucas Blaustein of the Foreign Agricultural Service explains the opportunity the USA Pavilion at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar provides to grow potential ag and food export markets in the Middle East and North Africa.

A decade ago Christmas tree growers were worried about the long term future of their industry. Today that worry is changing into optimism. (Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the Nationial Christmas Tree Association and some Christmas tree buyers)

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.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.

It is too early to assess the full extent of Ida's damage to agriculture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)