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* - STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023 is September 17 - 23 - * An annual awareness campaign focused on farm safety and health centers this year on the message of the value of those working on the farm and keeping them safe. (Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center...

Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety discusses the importance of safety and health education campaigns such as the annual National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety talks about an annual farm safety and health awareness and education campaign held during harvest season for much of the country.

A land grant university professor is among those supporting expanded efforts to improve agricultural literacy in this country. (Rod Bain and Kathleen Liang of North Carolina A and T University)

There seems to be more than one definition to the term “agricultural literacy”, according to a sustainable agriculture professor. (Rod Bain and Kathleen Liang of North Carolina A and T University)

Retail egg prices are still falling. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

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.