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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the components within the newly announced Powering Affordable Clean Energy program.

A former Vice-President recently offered a first-hand view of his family farm and its transition into regenerative agricultural practices, opportunities, and innovations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Former Vice-President Al Gore.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains some of the aspects of the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program connecting rural cooperatives with resources to deploy various renewable and clean energy systems.

Food price inflation seems to be cooling down a bit, according to a new price report. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan

The White House National Climate Advisor provided examples of how clean energy development in rural America should benefit from recently announced investments in two new USDA programs. (Rod Bain and Ali Zaidi)

Controlling ants around the home can be tricky business. Gary Crawford has more---not more ants, just more information. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman, University of Nebraska extension insect expert.

White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi discusses a recent analysis connecting construction of clean energy facilities such as wind farms with economic growth in rural America.

Outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended food safety rules, but often ignore one crucial rule. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...

Stakeholders in two new rural clean energy programs were in attendance for the formal announcement ceremony Tuesday at the White House. (Rod Bain. Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke. Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is creating 12 food business centers to help boost local and regional food systems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS" Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown. Debbie Phillips, CEO of Rural Action in Southwest Ohio.