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June is Homeownership Month, and USDA Has Programs to Help

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June is National Homeownership Month, and in this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho looks at USDA programs that are aimed at helping low-income residents get into their own homes.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson. Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell. Vermont homeowner, Tito Santiago. Oregon homeowner, Sandra.

USDA Helps Single Mom in Montana Buy a Home

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USDA's Rural Development homeownership programs help a single mom buy a home that allows her to stay in the community where her sons were born. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson. Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell.

Investing in the Nation's Emergency Food System

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The Agriculture Department is placing a significant investment in our nation's emergency food system to build up its response and its resiliency. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean

Wildlife Services Wins Presidential Migratory Bird Stewardship Award

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A federal government award highlights USDA's efforts to protect human safety and conserve wildlife at the same time. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Wildlife Service Research Biologist, Brian Washburn.

Going Head-to-Head: Beef Patties vs. Plant-Based Alternative Patties

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How do plant-based hamburger patties compare to tradition beef patties? The results of a scientific study may surprise you. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Travis O'Quinn, Associate Professor at Kansas State University.

Remember to Play, Clean, Go in your Outdoor Recreation Routine

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Keeping invasive plants and pest from being unwanted hitchhikers from your outdoor excursion is as simple as cleaning items before traveling back home. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Krysta Lutzke of the North American Invasive Species Management Association. Cecilia Sequeira of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Leigh Greenwood of The Nature Conservancy.

Drought in Brazil Could be Worst in Almost a Century

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Drought is still maintaining a stranglehold on most farming areas of Brazil. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Mark Brusberg, Chief USDA meteorologist.

Delving into Drought and Coverage of Ag Commodities

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The last month of U.S. Drought Monitor coverage indicates a mixed bag of news regarding farm commodities in drought. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Farmland Values Up. Land for Sale Down.

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It seems to be a seller's market right now for agricultural land. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Randy Dickhut, Senior Vice President for Real Estate Operations at Farmers National Company, Omaha, Nebraska.

Expanding the Audience for Defend The Flock

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The growing number of poultry producers in our nation also means an increased awareness effort in biosecurity measures, with a focus on new and young growers. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Gauthier of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Sheep Producers Partnership with USDA in Addressing 2020 Concerns

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Despite numerous challenges last year, the sheep and wool industries found support and assistance through various USDA programs. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Peter Orwick of the American Sheep Industry Association