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A Mississippi producer is among those within a cooperative establishing relationships with local USDA staff members and Extension to build opportunities for their farms, and for future generations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Frank Taylor

Parts of the Eastern U.S. are being invaded by a horde of iinsects not seen in 17 years. (Gary Crawford and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland entomologist)

Increasing drought out West is increasing concerns of cattle producers about reducing stocking rates to assure proper forage and feed. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Aaron Berger of University of Nebraska Extension

USDA seeks public input on how to build a more resilient food system. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs) EDS: CORRECTS NEW DEADLINE DATE

USDA has a list of priorities for strengthening the nation's food system. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs) EDS: CORRECTS NEW DEADLINE DATE

Virtual swearing-in ceremonies were held Monday for the Agriculture Department's new Deputy Secretary. (Rod Bain, Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

A USDA pilot program encouraging conversion of food waste to compost in urban agricultural projects now has grant applications available for this federal fiscal year. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby discusses the importance of compost, particularly that created from food waste, as a soil resource for supporting urban agricultural projects.

Moderate progress reported on corn and soybean planting progress. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest details on corn planting progress around the nation.