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USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

How might crossing desirable traits in both dairy and beef cattle produce animals that can provide value-added to its owners? (Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina)

Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina explains the schedule for raising a potential crossbred beef-dairy cow, and how that coincides with various beef export requirements.

Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina discusses some of the desired genetic traits focused on in beef-dairy cattle crossbreeding.

USDA Radio's Gary Crawford selected one event as his most memorable in covering fifty years of the Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

USDA Radio Reporter-Producer Gary Crawford discusses his coverage of the winter 1979 tractorcade on the National Mall in Washington DC.

The Agriculture Deputy Secretary testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee as part of consideration of a comprehensive disaster assistance package, including for ag producers. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

* -National Rural Health Awareness Day is Thursday, November 21th - * Building up various rural health services and addressing rural health challenges is among the ways USDA Rural Development observes National Rural Health Awareness Day daily. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development...

Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses Rural Development programs focused on improving rural health access and facilities.

USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses some of the challenges facing rural citizens regarding access to healthcare in their areas.