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Developing IPM Strategies to Protect Industrial Hemp
00:00:59.898 2021-02-03Research and data continue to grow about pest threats to industrial hemp and related control strategies. (Rod Bain and Colorado State University Emeritus Professor Whitney Crawshaw)
La Nina is the Reason for Extreme Cold Temperatures
00:00:58.671 2021-02-03If you're wondering why it's become so cold, you can blame the La Nina weather pattern. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Freeze Potential Extends as Far South as Florida
00:00:27.010 2021-02-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the La Nina weather pattern has ushered in extreme cold temperatures that are not likely to go away anytime soon.
Timing-wise, La Nina is Right on Schedule
00:00:59.977 2021-02-03The weather pattern known as La Nina is right on schedule in terms of its effect on driving down temperatures. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
What Happens if La Nina Doesn't Dissipate by Summer?
00:00:59.977 2021-02-03What is the likely scenario if the La Nina weather pattern does not dissipate by summer? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Expert Says No Need to Rush Through the Tax Filing Process
00:01:00.107 2021-02-03A tax expert says there's no need to rush through the tax filing process. In fact, in this case it can be a case of the more haste, the less speed. (Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension tax expert, Susie Latta.)
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The Most Common Super Bowl Food Safety Infraction
00:01:00.107 2021-02-03What's the most common food safety mistake people make as they enjoy the special foods they servie during the Super Bowl? ( Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service)
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Senate Agriculture Committee Sends Vilsack Nomination to Full Senate
00:01:00.081 2021-02-02Tom Vilsack's confirmation hearing to be the next Agriculture Secretary did have a familiar ring to it. (Gary Crawford and Tom Vilsack)
How Do USDA Programs Affect Under-Served Farmers?
00:00:59.977 2021-02-02How do USDA programs affect under-served farmers? (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)
Biofuels Vs. Electric Cars -- There's Room for Both
00:00:59.559 2021-02-02The nominee for Secretary of Agriculture says there is room enough for both electric vehicles and the development of the industry for biofuels. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)