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Ag. Exports Decline in June. Still, Best June Export Sales Ever
00:01:00.107 2021-08-06The latest complete trade data available is for June. The numbers show June was a remarkable month for exports of agricultural products. (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)
Actuality: Ag. Trade Numbers for First Nine Months of FY21
00:00:37.982 2021-08-06Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with the key numbers from Friday's USDA Agricultural Trade Update.
Actuality: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans and Cotton FY21 Export Numbers
00:00:26.018 2021-08-06Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with the wheat, corn, soybean and cotton export values for the first nine months of the 2021 fiscal year.
La Nina a Factor in Future Drought Forecast?
00:01:00.421 2021-08-06What might a possible return of La Nina conditions later this year mean for drought plagued parts of the U.S.? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: La Nina and Potential Drought Impacts
00:00:59.402 2021-08-06USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how a potential return of La Nina conditions later this year could affect existing drought conditions across the country.
Energy Savings and Efficiencies "REAP"-ed in Rural America
00:01:00.238 2021-08-06Applications are now being accepted for funding to assist rural businesses and communities in switching to renewable and energy efficient systems. (Rod Bain and Rural Business and Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal)
Actuality: Examples of REAP Funded Projects
00:00:47.203 2021-08-06Rural Business and Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal provides examples of energy saving and efficiency projects supported through loans and grants of the Rural Energy for America Program.
Grading Dashboard Available to Producers Large and Small
00:00:59.794 2021-08-06A new USDA grading dashboard for beef, lamb and veal producers offers data resources for all producers, regardless of size, in their efforts to market their commodity. (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Deputy Administrator Taylor Cox)
Analyzing Economic Impacts of Biobased Product Industry
00:01:00.342 2021-08-05A USDA study looks at how the biobased products industry has grown as an economic and jobs contributor. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Justin Maxson)
Actuality: Explaining Certified Biobased Product Label
00:00:55.484 2021-08-05Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Justin Maxson explains the intent of a USDA voluntary label for biobased products now in its tenth year of existence.