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Over sixty U.S. ag exporters Thursday received grants in the second round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding. (Rod Bain. Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council. Dan Hallstrom of the U.S. Meat Export Foundation.)

Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates discusses how USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding supports wheat export market development within African nations.

USDA recently announced investment in eight projects under conservation program focused on wetland mitigation banking efforts. (Rod Bain and Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses two projects funding under the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program as examples of such conservation efforts.

Are we giving our kids far too many toys for the holidays? One expert thinks so. (Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.)

Big, fancy and elaborate toys may not be the best toys for younger children. (Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Child Development Specialist, Kansas State University)

The Agriculture Secretary says current ag economic forecasts demonstrate the need to create more diverse market opportunities for producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary told reporters at the annual USDA Ag Outlook Forum that the primary issue of an ongoing dispute over corn exports into Mexico involves science. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary acknowledges his addresses are a means to educate citizens on the vital nature of both agriculture and the rural areas of our country. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA’s annual Ag Outlook Forum presented the Department’s first take on major crop commodities for the coming year. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)