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What are the likely effects of a very strong U.S. dollar on U.S. agricultural exports? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, saying a stronger U.S. dollar can make U.S. food products more expensive for foreign buyers. That could worsen the food security problems of some countries.

USDA is calling for grant applications for projects designed to expand online shopping options for participants of th Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. (Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service)

Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service explains the development of online shopping accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and a grant application process to expand retailers offering this option.

Acreage enrollment year over year was up in the latest Conservation Reserve Program Grassland sign-up but just how many acres were accepted? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux talks about some of the highlights from recent acreage enrollment within the Conservation Reserve Program Grassland component.

With long term drought adding to already challenging growing conditions for some desert gardeners and landscapers, greater focus is on sustainable water use and conservation. (Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension)

The role our nation’s dams play in everything from irrigation, power generation, and recreation is important. Yet with several of these structures aging, work is underway to repair and restore dams while educating those living around these facilities about dam safety awareness. Rod Bain talks with...

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Understanding the importance of safety awareness in areas where dams are located grows more important as more of these structures become surrounded by suburban and urban areas. (Rod Bain and Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources...

A little known organization is working behind the scenes to guard the world's food supply and prevent sickness and death. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius Codex Manager.