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There are many factors causing us to pay more for food. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

A variety of tools and methods were used by USDA to meet the challenge of developing crop forecasts for Ukraine this month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Research into improved source tracebacks of outbreaks of a strain of e-coli is making progress through study at a USDA research feedlot. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jim Bono of the Meat Animal Research Center. Researcher Maggie Weinroth.

Want to help your health, mental and physical? Help yourself to some foods and drinks rich in Flavonoids. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University Food Scientist.

The White House Federal Infrastructure Coordinator provides a six-month progress report regarding projects within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including projects focused on rural America. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and White House Senior Advisory Mitch Landrieu

Special so-called "People's" gardens are springing up in big cities across the country. Gary Crawford reports from one of them in the nation's capital. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural Resources...

Rural housing, whether single or multi-family structures, is part of USDA Rural Development’s mission area – recognized as part of June’s National Homeownership Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro

A notable streak in the U.S. Drought Monitor ended at the end of May, however, a second streak remains active. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

Food production by farmers and civilians was a key factor in the success of the D-Day invasion 78 years ago this week. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA historical expert , Anne Effland. ABC reporter George Hicks. President Franklin Roosevelt.