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Don't Let Stress Steal the Holiday Good Times

00:05:00.094 2021-11-30   
The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

Holiday Stress Can Be a Mess

00:03:00.114 2021-11-30   
Stress can make a mess out of the holidays and one expert says most of that stress is self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Some Techniques to Help Reduce the Effects of Extra Holiday Stress.

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Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.

Want a Real Christmas Tree? Start Hunting Now.

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Want a real Christmas tree this year? Start hunting now. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association. Also some tree shoppers.

Care Tips for Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

00:02:43.395 2021-11-30   
What are some of basics one should know care-wise if they bring a fresh-cut tree into their home for holiday decoration? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension

Navigating the Holiday Food "Enjoyment Curve"

00:02:54.001 2021-11-30   
An expert says we learn to navigate the food "enjoyment curve", we might keep from gaining weight during the holidays. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.

USDA Investing Money to Boost Regional and Local Food Systems

00:02:30.099 2021-11-30   
Investments in local and regional food systems can help farmers to sell more products locally and consumers to buy more. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Moffitt. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

USDA's New Forecast Projects Record High FY22 Ag. Imports/Exports

00:02:30.099 2021-11-30   
U.S. agricultural exports for this new 2022 fiscal year will be large, but may not be as high as was forecast a few months ago. Gary Crawford reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

An Example of a RCPP Alternative Funding Arrangement Project

00:02:29.054 2021-11-30   
An aspect of USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program is illustrated through a recent program grant recipient and its project. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Jennings of the American Coalition for Ethanol

Latest Challenges Related to Ag Labor

00:02:28.610 2021-11-30   
The complexity of hiring labor for the agricultural workforce has grown in the last few years due to various factors. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Brody Staple of EDGE Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers.

Collaboration, Innovation, Addressing Dryland Farming Challenges

00:02:27.853 2021-11-30   
USDA researchers and collaborators are turning to simulation models in efforts to help dryland farmers addresses issues related to water management and sustainability. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and researcher Robert Lescano
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