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Rural energy experts say the U.S. electric transmission grid is so old that it puts the nation at increased risk of major outages and foreign attacks. (Gary Crawford. Katie Sieben, Minnesota Utilities Commission. Bill Cherrier, Central Iowa Power Cooperative)

One of USDA Farm Service Agency’s suite of disaster assistance programs is making its second round of payments to eligible producers suffering losses in 2018 and 2019 due to a natural disaster. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

The deadline for producers to report this year's crop acres is fast approaching, and there some things to consider, including potential benefits. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Swine producers this year will have opportunity to participate on a USDA survey covering aspects of their industry and of swine health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Charles Haley of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA will lead the country in a global school meals coalition that will be formally announced at the United Nations in September. (Stephanie Ho and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The second round of payments under a USDA disaster assistance program is being sent over the next several weeks to eligible producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux talks about the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus and other offerings in FSA's suite of disaster assistance programs for producers.

Biotechnology innovation and science-based regulation are important aspects for the nation's plant seed industry to address global challenges, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

If you are a dog owner and are living in an area where it's dangerously hot, experts urge you to be alert for symptoms of heat stress and stroke in your dog. (Gary Crawford and Kurt Hammel, veterinarian with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Condition ratings for major midwestern crops continue to decline. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)