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Vilsack Announces Actions To Boost Local/Regional Food Systems

00:00:59.820   2023-05-03   
The Agriculture Secretary has just announced more actions aimed at making local and regional food systems stronger. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Creating Regional Food Business Centers Is a "Big Deal"

00:00:27.820   2023-05-03   
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says creation of 12 USDA Regional Food Business Centers is a very big deal.

Actuality: Local/Regional Food Systems Very Important

00:00:53.185   2023-05-03   
Debbie Phillips, CEO of Rural Action in Southwest Ohio, talking about the importance of being able to work with USDA to improve the markets and the lives of small producers.

A Look at Topsoil Moisture Conditions at the End of April

00:00:59.428   2023-05-03   
What were the numbers in the categories of USDA’s national topsoil moisture condition report for the period ending April 30th? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Surplus Rating Highlights

00:00:29.178   2023-05-03   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the more notable areas reporting topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending April 30th.

Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Shortage Rating Recap

00:00:59.794   2023-05-03   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with appreciable topsoil moisture shortages for the period ending April 30th.