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Actuality: Some Climate Change Efforts can be Done Administratively

00:00:40.098   2021-02-05   
In comments to Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack indicated there are things USDA could do administratively to advance efforts against climate change. EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

USDA Will Work Closely with USTR to Promote Ag Trade

00:01:01.413   2021-02-05   
The man nominated to be Ag Secretary says USDA will work closely with the U.S. Trade Representative's office on promoting more sales of American agricultural products. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack) EDS: The piece is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

Actuality: Trade is Necessary and Important for Agriculture

00:00:36.101   2021-02-05   
In his confirmation hearing, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack discussed how important trade is for agriculture. EDS: The actuality is still good, even if Tom Vilsack is confirmed.

Regional Rise in Drought Coverage

00:00:59.663   2021-02-05   
Drought has intensified over the last month not just in the West and High Plains, but in other regions of the country as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Commodities in Drought

00:00:48.222   2021-02-05   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers those commodities covered by drought conditions over the past month, with the period ending February 2nd.

Actuality: The Western U.S. in Drought

00:00:55.379   2021-02-05   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at the continuing drought coverage over much of the West.