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The lack of a tax base poses a challenge for economic development in Tribal Nations. (Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations)

The new director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations, Heather Dawn Thompson, hopes to help Native Americans find jobs closer to their homes.

Tribal Nations have short-term and long-term relief needs. (Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations)

One challlenge for Tribal Nations is building up markets for indigenous food products. (Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations)

What are some aspects of Farm Bill conservation programs that interest ag groups going into development of a new Farm Bill? (Rod Bain. Andy LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association. Kevin Ross of the National Corn Growers Association)

This year's deadline for producers to sign up for either Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage is sooner than previous years. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Steve Peterson)

Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Steve Peterson discusses various restrictions in crop insurance coverage dependent on a producer's election of either Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage.

USDA has restored its Office of Tribal Relations to its prior status. (Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations)

What's the background of the new director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations? (Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations)

One of the focuses of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations will be indigenous foods. (Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations)