The Forest Service is involved in projects to improve the recreational experience of National Forest visitors today and to re-imagine what that experience might be in the future. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest...

More farmers will be able to stay on the farm and continue farming thanks to help from USDA funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack)

Reducing human illnesses caused by salmonella in poultry products is the goal of a proposed new USDA plan. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack with a brief summary of some of the help being given to financially distressed producers.

October is National Cooperative Month – placing a spotlight on this business model and its significance both to the American and rural economies and services. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that the message being sent by this current round of assistance to distressed farmers is that USDA wants to work with farmers, not against them.

A long running USDA grant program aids schools in upgrading equipment in their kitchens, boosting efforts towards greater efficiency and improved nutrition for students. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh saying the latest announcement of assistance for distressed farmers is just the beginning.

What kinds of recreation, beyond the traditional, should National Forests offer for us in the future? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service.

A cold front that has already established itself in the Upper Midwest is expected to make its way clear to the Deep South during the week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)