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As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.

Here are some tips for making sure that brown bag lunch doesn't make your child sick. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with 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***

The recent discovery of a second Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. served as reminder of efforts to prevent this pest from establishing populations in our country. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Marina Mann of Cornell University. Chris Looney of the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Anne LeBrun of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Summers almost over, but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and to avoid some major grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with 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***

The folks who track U.S. agricultural trade may have to dust off their record books for some new entries. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Eligible dairy growers impacted economically by the pandemic will soon receive payments for their revenue losses via a recently announced USDA program. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

The folks who track U.S. agricultural trade may have to dust off their record books for some new entries. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA is taking additional measures to prevent African Swine Fever from entering our nation, including establishment of a protection zone for two of its territories. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinary Officer Rosemary Sifford

The second edition of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program contains updates to include more commodities, such as contract poultry and hogs, and specialty crops. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux