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The Agriculture Secretary says a new initiative is designed to encourage increased use of underutilized renewable energy technologies among ag producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how the joint USDA-Energy Department Rural and Agricultural Income and Savings from Renewable Energy (RAISE) Initiative could benefit producers.

Food shoppers will likely see only low to moderate food price hikes this year. Gary Crawford has the latest forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist.

Three components within USDA’s Local Agriculture Market Program are now accepting applications for grant awards through May 14th. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

It's time to recognize the work of a special type of engineer. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kevin Farmer, Director of the Conservation Engineers Division of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Andy Deichert, USDA State Conservation Engineer for West Virginia

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses the intent of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) and its various grant program offerings.

To advance both genetic traits and commercial uses for industrial hemp, collaborative research is needed to develop new varieties and find favorable factors. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research geneticist Zach Stansell

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses a new option regarding applications for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP).

The Agriculture Secretary provides examples of USDA Equity Commission final report recommendations and how they are designed to improve equity and inclusion within all aspects of the Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack