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ASCEND for Better Health Effort Announced

00:00:59:61   2022-12-05   
The Agriculture Secretary Monday announced a new virtual center designed to expedite research on nutrition and its role in fighting diet-related chronic diseases like cancer. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Purpose and Goals of ASCEND for Better Health

00:00:26:90   2022-12-05   
Secretary Tom Vilsack explains what the newly announced ASCEND for Better Health Virtual Center hopes to accomplish through research into precision nutrition and better health outcomes.

Community Engagement Meetings Part of ASCEND for Better Health

00:01:00.107   2022-12-05   
The Agriculture Secretary says community engagement meetings will be conducted starting next month as part of efforts in improving nutrition and health outcomes for specific populations. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: USDA Research and ASCEND for Better Health

00:01:00.342   2022-12-05   
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses existing USDA research and how it will play a part in a new virtual center discovering nutrition's role in preventing chronic diseases like cancer.

How the Ukraine War May Have Affected 2022 U.S. Farm Income

00:01:00.029   2022-12-05   
How has the war in Ukraine affected the 2022 income situation for U.S. farmers? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

U.S. Farm Sector's Financial Health Improved this Year

00:00:57.234   2022-12-05   
Experts say the financial health of the nation's agricultural sector is the best it's been in years. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Spiro Stefanou, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service)

Actuality: More Signs of a Financially Strong Farm Economy

00:00:19.200   2022-12-05   
Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service, with some signs of a healthier farm economy.

U.S. Farmers Boosted Output after Pearl Harbor Attack.

00:00:59:38   2022-12-05   
The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)