Personnel in some of the Agriculture Department's mission areas are involved in planning and distribution of, and even adminstering, COVID-19 vaccinations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Gordy Sachs of the U.S. Forest Service. Julianna Lenoch of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection...

What is USDA's relationship with the country's Tribal Nations, and what are the challenges that remain? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations

This winter is one of the harshest in decades and an expert says it's not only dangerous for us, but also for our pets. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Autumn Unk.

Innovations in the farm and food sectors have been a historic part of the 1890's land grant university research system, including continuing r and d at these facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Institute for Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille. Shengmin Sang of...

USDA's Agricultural Research Service has a full plate of programs to focus on in 2021. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Agricultural Research Service Administrator.

Consumers may not necessarily be aware of all the programs and policies within a so-called "Farm Bill" that impacts them in everyday life - something farmers and ranchers agree needs to be communicated better. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Dale Moore of the American Farm Bureau...

When it comes to federal tax credits and deductions, what you don't know could hurt you. Gary Crawford files this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension tax expert. Plus, classic comedy team, But Abbott and Lou Costello.

This has been a historically deadly avalanche season, but there are steps you can you take to increase your safety, and therefore your chances of survival. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service national avalanche specialist.

Third party verification of claims made for food products has grown both as an industry, and a source utilized by both consumers and producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Doug Stanton

These are not video games that future ag equipment operators find themselves in - they are virtual simulation systems used as a training tool before taking that combine out into the field. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Eric Wilcox of Growmark