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What does it take for USDA statisticians and enumerators to put together, send out, and collect data from the Census of Agriculture? And just how are the various pieces of information used from each Census? Rod Bain looks at both the timeline to develop and put together the Census of Agriculture...

The Agriculture Secretary says two new programs bring total investments in rural energy to levels not seen since the electrification of rural America in the 1930's. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

This year's recipient of the World Food Prize is recognized for her efforts to transform war ravaged landscapes into production farmland in several countries. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the components within the newly announced Powering Affordable Clean Energy program.

A former Vice-President recently offered a first-hand view of his family farm and its transition into regenerative agricultural practices, opportunities, and innovations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Former Vice-President Al Gore.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains some of the aspects of the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program connecting rural cooperatives with resources to deploy various renewable and clean energy systems.

Food price inflation seems to be cooling down a bit, according to a new price report. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan

The White House National Climate Advisor provided examples of how clean energy development in rural America should benefit from recently announced investments in two new USDA programs. (Rod Bain and Ali Zaidi)

Controlling ants around the home can be tricky business. Gary Crawford has more---not more ants, just more information. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman, University of Nebraska extension insect expert.

White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi discusses a recent analysis connecting construction of clean energy facilities such as wind farms with economic growth in rural America.