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Advancing Climate Smart Ag to the Next Level

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Efforts grow to increase innovations, market incentives, and partnerships within the suite of tools and programs that make up climate smart agriculture. Rod Bain looks what the next level of climate smart ag might look like, and how it will be developed, in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA researcher Steve Wallander. Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.

What's the Vision of the New Farm Service Agency Administrator?

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What are some of the priorities for USDA's new Farm Service Agency Administrator? Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator

Treadmill Safety for Kids and their Parents

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A University of Maryland Medical Center pediatrician says parents need to keep small children away from treadmills. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Richard Lichenstein, University of Maryland Medical Center Professor of Pediatrics.

Tornado Myths and Misconceptions

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Can tornadoes cause a building to explode? Are there any places in the U.S. totally safe from tornadoes? Gary Crawford has the answers in this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

Bunnies Helped to Pioneer Home Delivery of Eggs and Other Foods

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Why do we color eggs and then hide them? Why do bunnies do home delivery of eggs and other foods? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Comedian, Jim Gaffigan.

Best Management Practices for Pollinators in Turf Grass

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Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

USDA Expanding the Scope of its COVID Assistance

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USDA is expanding the scope of its programs to assist producers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

The CCC as a Carbon Bank?

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The Agriculture Secretary says there is potential for the Commodity Credit Corporation to contribute to climate smart agriculture as a carbon bank. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA Report Signals Possible Significant Drop in Hog Numbers

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USDA's latest report on hog and pig numbers were lower than most people expected. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Wetlands More Important than Most People Realize

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More Americans are aware of the benefits of wetlands, but we are still losing wetlands at an alarming pace. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, with the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Biofuel Exports a Continued Growth Opportunity

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More global markets are importing or considering purchase of U.S. biofuel products like ethanol, including new and existing customers. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Geoff Cooper of the Renewable Fuels Association. Emily Skor of Growth Energy. Doug Berven of POET.