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Major Investments Being Made to Revitalize Rural America

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President Biden has launched a nationwide series of rural events to announce investments to revitalize struggling rural communities. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu.

New Investments to Revitalize Rural America

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President Biden has launched a nationwide series of rural events to announce investments to revitalize struggling rural communities. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu.

Household Food Security in the U.S. - the Latest Edition

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What are the results within USDA’s latest look at domestic household food security? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Matthew Rabbit

Another "Global Handwashing Day" has Come and Gone

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Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service

***October 15th. 2023 was Global Handwashing Day.***

How Big a Turkey Do We Need to Buy?

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Hosting this year's Thanksgiving dinner? An expert has some advice about how much turkey to buy. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

That Turkey You've Just Found Has Been Frozen for Years. Is It Safe to Eat?

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You've just found a turkey that's been in your freezer for years. Is it still OK to eat that turkey? Gary Crawford has an answer from an expert.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

Biden Kicks off a Nationwide Series of Rural Investment Events

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President Biden has launched a nationwide series of rural events to announce investments to revitalize rural communities. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

A Memorable National FFA Convention for the Ag Secretary

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The Agriculture Secretary’s visit to the 96th annual National FFA Convention included memorable moments and recognition. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. 2022-23 National FFA Southern Region Vice-President MacKenna Clifton. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

A Successful U.S. Agricultural Trade Mission to Southeast Asia

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USDA has just concluded an agricultural trade mission to Southeast Asia. Gary Crawford has details.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Alexis Taylor. California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross.

Voting Underway in FSA County Committee Elections

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The annual election cycle for USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee seats is now taking place through December Fourth. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

A Recap of Drought Coverage for Summer Grown Crops

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How has drought coverage for spring planted crops changed over the past few months, and in turn, reached the coverage numbers for the end of October? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey