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What's in the American Jobs Plan for Farmers and Rural Residents?

00:05:00.225 2021-04-13

President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, the American Jobs Plan, has quite a bit in it for rural residents and farmers. Gary Crawford takes a look on this edition of Agriculture USA.

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

Are You Looking Out for Signs of Hungry Pests?

00:02:58.233 2021-04-13

You can help USDA find signs of damaging hungry pests, which can cost billions of dollars each year. Stephanie Ho has this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Samantha Simon, Executive Director for Emergency and Domestic Programs with Plant Protection and Quarantine

New Study Confirms Big Western Weather Changes during Last 50 Years

00:03:00.297 2021-04-13

A new study is showing scientifically what many people anecdotally have observed about weather patterns in the West. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Joel Biederman with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Tucson, Arizona

USDA Seeks Partners to Help Get Out the Word on Pandemic Assistance Efforts

00:02:59.983 2021-04-13

USDA is seeking partners to help with outreach efforts regarding USDA pandemic assistance for ag producers. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Zach Ducheneaux, FSA Administrator

Gull Management in Maine Water Quality Efforts

00:02:57.031 2021-04-13

The problem of roosting gulls threatening a Maine lake's water quality and its unique status is being resolved, courtesy of USDA. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ben Nugent of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services.

Some Suggestions for Spring Yard Work

00:02:48.594 2021-04-13

Many of us are still working from home and that means more time to maybe do some needed work on the yard. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension yard and garden expert.

Highlights from USDA's April Monthly Crop Reports

00:02:29.969 2021-04-13

What are the highlights of USDA's latest monthly crop reports? Stephanie Ho has this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

The Importance of Building Up Ag and Rural Transportation Infrastructure

00:02:11.448 2021-04-13

The Transportation Secretary says transportation infrastructure of rural America is in need of significant improvements. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Connecting Climate Smart Ag and Crop Insurance

00:02:21.871 2021-04-13

How is federal crop insurance policy factoring in both changing climate conditions and climate smart farming practices? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Risk Management Agency Chief Actuary Thomas Worth.

Examples of Integrated Livestock Protection Methods

00:02:16.150 2021-04-13

What are some of the tools that livestock producers have available to protect their animals from predators? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Julie Young and Elizabeth Miller of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services.

Innovations Making the 4R's of Nutrient Stewardship even Better

00:02:23.151 2021-04-13

A existing set of ag. nutrient stewardship practices are being further enhanced through continued research and innovations. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lara Moody of The Fertilizer Institute

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