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The latest round of USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program investments were announced Wednesday – part of continuing efforts to increase and diversify domestic fertilizer production. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Recent developments in major palm oil production nations are expected to open opportunities for more palm oil exports from our country. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

How is USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service building relationship with Tribal Nations and their producers interested in conservation program participation? (Rod Bain and NRCS National Tribal Liaison Pedro Torres)

Natural Resources Conservation Service National Tribal Liaison Pedro Torres discuss some of the components within a strategy designed to improve NRCS relationships and program access in Tribal Nations.

Pedro Torres of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains some of goals in improving NRCS relationship and service in Tribal Nations as part of its National Tribal Strategy.

There are many holiday party foods that can be dangerous for your pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Hosting a holiday party can be stressful for the host, but sometimes more stressful for the host's pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Mad Cow Disease – a case of which twenty years ago caused concern in the U.S. beef industry – is now highly controlled thanks to numerous safeguards in place here and abroad. (Rod Bain. Former Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea.)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea discusses safeguards that prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from entering the beef cattle supply chain.

Are there any signals pointing to an end to beef herd contraction? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)