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The U.S. economy is growing at a rapid rate, but some economists say rural economies need help to spur growth. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Not much is known about agroforestry, yet resources such as the National Agroforestry Center, and upcoming National Agroforestry Survey, will aid in learning more about these practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Smith of the National Agroforestry Center

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...

It's a pairing in the tradition of Valentine's Day - one that one day could make those milk chocolate candies and treats more healthy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Lisa Dean

In lieu of chocolates and sweets for Valentine's Day, an extension expert offers advice on more healthy alternatives to celebrate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lynnette Allen of University of Kentucky Extension

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he wants to see a change in the basic type of economic system in rural areas. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

This year’s Agricultural Outlook Forum, which is organized by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist, shines a spotlight on issues that haven't gotten a lot of a lot of attention in the past. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. FSA Outreach Director...

USDA recent announcement of Community Facilities funding for rural projects provides insight into how this program and its investments provide broad in scope benefits. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small...

Years of work on pig genetics helped to make the recent pig-to-human heart transplant possible. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Joan Lunney with USDA's Agricultural Research Service. Dr. Bartley Griffith of the University of Maryland Medical Center.

If you want success in starting your garden transplants from seeds this winter, here are a couple of secrets for success. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension garden guru. Also fictional 1932 ballroom dancing champion team, Tall and...