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Will the era of liquid-fueled cars and trucks be over in 10 years? A government report says don't bet on it. (Gary Crawford and Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy)

Updates have been made to one of the USDA's most popular conservation programs, and are available in various acreage enrollment periods, including the latest general sign-up. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Wind turbines on farms can generate electricity, but also controversy. (Gary Crawford and Matthew Mancuso with Iowa Western Community College)

A Natural Resources Conservation Service program is offering a pilot program to landowners in four Western states severely impacted by drought. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby

Rural energy experts say the U.S. electric transmission grid is so old that it puts the nation at increased risk of major outages and foreign attacks. (Gary Crawford. Katie Sieben, Minnesota Utilities Commission. Bill Cherrier, Central Iowa Power Cooperative)

One of USDA Farm Service Agency’s suite of disaster assistance programs is making its second round of payments to eligible producers suffering losses in 2018 and 2019 due to a natural disaster. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

The deadline for producers to report this year's crop acres is fast approaching, and there some things to consider, including potential benefits. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Swine producers this year will have opportunity to participate on a USDA survey covering aspects of their industry and of swine health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Charles Haley of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA will lead the country in a global school meals coalition that will be formally announced at the United Nations in September. (Stephanie Ho and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The second round of payments under a USDA disaster assistance program is being sent over the next several weeks to eligible producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)