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Bringing USDA Conservation Programs to the Climate Smart Ag Forefront

00:05:00.355 2021-04-27   
Part of the Agriculture Department's strategy to advance climate smart agriculture was revealed recently through updates in some of its popular conservation programs. Stephanie Ho and Rod Bain look at the details of climate smart ag within the Conservation Reserve Program, Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and others in this edition of "Agriculture USA".

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. Acting Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby. NRCS Deputy Chief Jimmy Bramblett.

The Promise and Possibilities of Universal High-Speed Internet

00:02:59.670 2021-04-27   
The goal of bringing high speed internet access to all Americans is spawning lots of thought and unusual innovations. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vickie Robinson with Microsoft Global Airband Initiative. Dr. Tommy Park with Wabash Heartland Innovation Network.

Ag Secretary Highlights USDA's Climate Smart Investments

00:02:59.983 2021-04-27   
The Secretary of Agriculture used Earth Day to highlight USDA's efforts aimed at mitigating climate and encouraging conservation. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.

School/Day Care Re-opening: A Tense Time of Transition for Young Children

00:02:54.785 2021-04-27   
Parents may praise the re-opening of schools and day care centers, but young children may have different feelings. Gary Crawford has more.


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

Innovations to Advance Wildfire Prevention and Suppression

00:02:39.346 2021-04-27   
The Chief of the U.S. Forest Service recently discussed some of the technological and strategic advances designed to combat, and reduce, wildfire activity. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Vicki Christiansen

Some Expert Advice for Gardening Beginners

00:02:54.576 2021-04-27   
If you are part of a growing crop of gardening beginners this year, Gary Crawford has in this report some advice from a gardening guru.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension gardening expert, Dennis Patton

The Cost of Bringing Broadband to Every Farm and Rural Home

00:02:30.151 2021-04-27   
It could cost a lot to bring broadband to every farm and rural home in the country, but experts say it will pay off long term. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. Johnny Park with Wabash Heartland Innovation Network. Vickie Robinson with Microsoft Global Airband Initiative. Jennifer Prather, on behalf of the Rural Broadband Association.

Expanding Offerings and Incentives in CRP

00:02:29.838 2021-04-27   
The Agriculture Department recently announced an increased enrollment cap and new and expanded incentives within it’s Conservation Reserve Program. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

RCPP - Projects Providing a Climate Smart Ag Approach

00:02:29.054 2021-04-27   
USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects, including ones recently awarded funding, offer innovative approaches to conservation, including climate smart agriculture. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby.

On-Farm Trials Bringing Conservation Innovation to Existence

00:02:24.927 2021-04-27   
Funding research of new and existing conservation innovations at the field level is the purpose of a specific part of USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Deputy Chief Jimmy Bramblett

Cold Wave is Likely to Have Damaged Many Different Crops

00:02:29.969 2021-04-27   
Freezing cold temperatures are expected to have damaged crops in many areas of the country. Stephanie Ho reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.
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