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Competitive grant funding designed to support farm, food, and frontline grocery store workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

There is more tropical activity brewing in the Atlantic. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Medical experts are trying to dispel the many myths and misconceptions that have sprung up about the Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.

The drought in the West is shaping up to be what is known as a Mega Drought. Stephanie Ho has more information about how experts make that determination. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Meteorologist, Mark Brusberg.

How does the pace of named storms this year compare to last year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The monsoon rains have ended a robust season in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Healthcare facilities in Rural America with plans to increase services and improve facilities have an avenue of assistance via USDA Rural Development grants and loans. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Bill Flagg of the Center for the Advancement of Rural Living. Luis Villareal of Cactus...

Are livestock producers getting fair prices from meat processors? Are consumers paying fair prices for meats? Gary Crawford has a report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council. Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary.

A weather change is coming to parts of the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Dry weather has been good for summer crop maturation in the Plains and Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)