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China Continues to Grow as a Market for Agricultural Imports

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The Chinese market for American ag products is expected to continue growing. Stephanie Ho looks at some commodities that already have benefited in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.


PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Daniel Whitley, acting Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator. David Dollar, senior fellow at Brookings Institution. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Trade Counsel Jason Hafemeister. Fred Gale, USDA's Economic Research Service.

Reasons Why China's Ag Demand Is Expected to Keep Growing

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There are several reasons experts expect China's already significant agricultural demand to keep growing. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. David Dollar, senior fellow at Brookings Institution. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Addressing Nutrition Insecurity in our Nation

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The Agriculture Secretary says challenges of hunger in America go beyond food insecurity, into what he describes as nutrition insecurity. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

That Texas Winter Storm--the Aftermath for Food Producers/Consumers

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That winter storm that blasted through Texas did a lot of damage to food producers, but will it affect prices for consumers? Gary Crawford reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Johnson County, Texas extension agent, Justin Hale. Dr. Jeff Hyde, with Texas A & M AgriLife Extension. Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist.

Free Tax Help Available for Many Americans

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If you qualify, you can get some free expert help in filing your taxes. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension. Classic comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

Avalanches are the Most Deadly Natural Hazard

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How much have you ever wanted to know about avalanches? Stephanie Ho has this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service avalanche specialist.

Which Commodities Will Benefit from Growing Chinese Demand?

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Which commodities are set to be the biggest beneficiaries of China's growing demand for ag imports? Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. Daniel Whitley, acting Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator. USDA Trade Counsel Jason Hafemeister. Fred Gale, USDA's Economic Research Service.

Climate Smart Ag as an Economic Opportunity for Farmers

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The Agriculture Secretary believes climate smart agriculture innovations and practices could provide new market opportunities for ag producers. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Loss Numbers from Mid-February Texas Storm Still Mounting

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Texas agriculture was devastated by that mid-February storm and the documented losses continue to mount. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Justin Hale, Johnson County extension agent. Dr. Jeff Hyde, Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Agricultural Economist.

Slaughter Plants to be Larger Part of African Swine Fever Response Plans

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When it comes to carrying out African Swine Fever emergency response plans, an expert says practice is key. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Barbara Porter-Spalding with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Growing Concerns About Southwest Quadrant Drought Impacts

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As drought in the Southwest and Southern Plains intensifies and expands, so do concerns related to impacts on agriculture and water supplies going into the year. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey