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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.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the purpose of his upcoming visit to Europe, and how it connects to issues of climate change. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Producers, as a whole, received slightly less in prices for their commodities in September compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)

Recent grant awards to state agriculture departments are the latest steps in building upon a network designed to aid ag producers dealing with stresses. (Rod Bain and Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)