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The Personal Approach to Address Rural Mental Health Issues and Stigmas

00:05:00.042 2022-05-17   
Awareness efforts are making headway to reduce and remove stigmas associated with mental health issues in rural America, making such matters easier to discuss. This is allowing more people to reach out to those who may need help. Rod Bain looks at efforts in increasing rural mental health awareness and examples of how an individual can help someone in need in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm broadcaster Brian Winnekins.

What We Parents Can Do when News Reports Scare Our Young Children

00:03:00.114 2022-05-17   
When our children are frightened by the bad news they may hear, what can we say and do to help them? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist.

Massive Study Proves the Right Foods Can Combat Alzheimer's Disease

00:02:50.501 2022-05-17   
Does our diet really matter when it comes to whether or not we contract Alzheimer's disease? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension food scientist, Karen Blakeslee.

Keeping the Critters out of Your Garden

00:02:50.213 2022-05-17   
A lot of work is going into that vegetable garden of yours, but how can you keep the critters from stealing you blind? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, retired Kansas State University extension wildlife expert. Also, cartoon farmer, Emer Fudd.

Keeping the Squirrels Outside Where They Belong

00:02:45.381 2022-05-17   
Squirrels in your attic can be a real problem. Gary Crawford has this report on steps you can take to try to keep them from getting in.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University extension wildlife expert, Charlie Lee. Also comedian, Jeff Foxworthy.

Picking Tips and Fun Facts about Strawberries

00:02:48.098 2022-05-17   
Strawberries are popular to many consumers, but what are some fun facts and tips on growing and eating this fruit? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Veg-U-cators Chatelle Oyi and Nikita Vivekanandan

Emergency Relief Program to Soon Provide Payments to Producers.

00:02:02.775 2022-05-17   
The first tranche of money to producers eligible under a new USDA disaster relief program will soon be sent out. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A Very Strong Price Future for Most U.S. Crops

00:02:30.099 2022-05-17   
Many farmers are struggling to crops planted this year, but one economist says the struggle could pay off later on. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA Makes New Forecasts for Ukraine's Crop Production/Exports

00:02:30.099 2022-05-17   
How much will the war in Ukraine reduce that nation's crop production and crop exports? Gary Crawford has this report on a new USDA forecast.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Advice from the Ag Sector to EPA

00:02:20.486 2022-05-17   
The Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Community Advisory Committee has recently been rechartered, and given a charge topic by EPA's Administrator. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and EPA Administrator Micheal Regan

Flexibilities Enhanced in Livestock Insurance Updates

00:02:17.351 2022-05-17   
USDA recently announced updates to insurance products starting next crop year designed to give livestock and dairy producers greater flexibilities. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Flournoy
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