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Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with a look at sugar beet planting progress.

The President Friday signed an Executive Order taking measures to strengthen our nation's forests and combat threats. (Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.)

Almost $800 million dollars in investments in USDA Rural Development programs will support climate smart improvements to rural infrastructures. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)

Minnesota State Rural Development Director Colleen Landkamer talks about some of the recent USDA climate smart infrastructure investments made in her state.

North Carolina State Rural Development Director Reginald Speight talks about a recent climate smart infrastructure investment in his state under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

USDA's April Cattle on Feed report shows a higher number of cattle and calves in feedlot placement than usual for this time of year. (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam goes over the highlights of the April Cattle on Feed report for the period ending April First.

Nutrition and energy are among the titles found within a Farm Bill - legislation that some believe only contains farm safety net and support programs. (Rod Bain. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. Bill Cherrier of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.)

USDA Thursday announced investment in projects designed to improve rural watersheds and the infrastructure necessary in their management. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

A new Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Network brings in a wide range of expertise in assisting applicants in USDA funded applications and funded projects. (Rod Bain. Dave Carter and Roger Fragua of Flower Hill Institute)