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Issues with port congestion and few filled ocean containers threaten record setting ag exports for our county and has led to efforts to mitigate such issues. One such idea is a “pop-up” site at port facilities, such as one to begin operations this Spring at the Port of Oakland California. Rod Bain...

As expected, final trade data for 2021 shows that last year was a milestone for U.S. agricultural exports. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The U.S. economy is growing at a rapid rate, but some economists say rural economies need help to spur growth. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Prince Edward Island has been given the go-ahead by USDA to resume exports of tablestock potatoes into Puerto Rico after a review of plant protection protocols. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Not much is known about agroforestry, yet resources such as the National Agroforestry Center, and upcoming National Agroforestry Survey, will aid in learning more about these practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Smith of the National Agroforestry Center

USDA is investing in projects as part of two programs connected in our nation's efforts to keep invasive plants, pests and plant disease out of our country. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt talks about two programs under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service supporting projects to combat invasive plant pests and disease in our country.

It's a pairing in the tradition of Valentine's Day - one that one day could make those milk chocolate candies and treats more healthy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Lisa Dean

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses recently funded projects as examples among those supported by USDA programs in the realms of plant pest and disease prevention.