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One USDA expert says that running an ag. trade deficit, as is being projected for Fiscal Year 2023, is not a spectre of disaster for the U.S. agricultural economy. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Research is underway to apply to cover cropping systems some of the precision agriculture principals found with field nutrient application. (Rod Bain and Ali Nafchi of South Dakota State University Extension)

Producers considering operating an agritourism facility need to consider some of the challenges associated with running it. (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

Ali Nafchi of South Dakota State University Extension discusses research underway to incorporate precision agricultural methods to gain greater efficiencies and benefits from cover cropping systems.

Some of the practices making up sustainable agriculture are ones used by past generations of farmers without realization of such. (Rod Bain and Tim Palmer of the National Association of Conservation Districts)

An Extension expert advises beginning farmers that any legal agreements need to be drawn up by an attorney to protect themselves against potential situations. (Rod Bain and Kelly McAdam of University of New Hampshire Extension)

Many otherwise safety-conscious outdoor grillers either forget or ignore one key food safety practice. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)...

The USDA's Equity Commission has begun its work. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, at the opening meeting of USDA's Equity Commission, explaining the overall work of the Commission.

Equity Commission Co-Chairs - Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and Arturo Rodriguez, former President of the United Farmworkers, with brief comments Monday at the first meeting of USDA's Equity Commission.