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With several in the farm, food, and forest sectors experiencing economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department offers aid through various and specific programs. Rod Bain looks at some of these offerings within this suite of pandemic relief and recovery programs in...

Funding awards for projects under a component of USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program were recently announced, with the focus on climate smart ag practices and underserved landowners. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby)

Reducing wasted food is a growing priority both in the United States, and around the world. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Todd Lawrence, Urban Green Lab. Filippo Gavazzeni, Milan Urban Food Policy Pact. **EDS: International Day...

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses recent awards and projects funded under an aspect of USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

What changes, if any, occurred in household food security percentages year over year, per USDA's annual look at this topic? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Alisha Coleman-Jensen

There is mounting evidence to show that we are on the down side of the beef cattle cycle. (Gary Crawford. Katelyn McCollock with the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst)

Food prices have been climbing for at least 18 months. Is there an end in sight? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist.

Recent reports and forecasts for the pork sector reflect a mix of both pessimism and optimism. (Gary Crawford. Katelyn McCollock with the Livestock Market Information Center. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.)

One of the U.S Forest Service's iconic symbols celebrates his fiftieth anniversary this year, with continued focus on messages of conservation and preventing pollution. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mason "Amtchat" Edwards of the U.S. Forest Service. Woodsy Owl. Smokey Bear.

There are some important weather changes in store for some key agricultural areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)