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Generally Good 2022 Prospects for Farmers, but with Some Uncertainties

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Many experts say the outlook this year for the nation's agricultural sector is generally bright, but there are some uncertainties clouding their forecasts. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Todd Kuethe with Purdue University. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

Support to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion

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USDA recently announced investments designed to expand and improve processing capability for our nation's meat and poultry processors. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Rural Development Rural Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal.

AIM for Climate Ministerial Provides Progress

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The first ever ministerial for the recently formed Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate resulted in news of progress on various fronts. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

What are Prospects for U.S. Ag Exports to China?

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What are the prospects for US agricultural exports to China? Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. Commerce Department Senior Adviser Elizabeth Economy. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Choosing the Wrong Tax Preparer Can Lead to Major Problems

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Looking for someone to prepare your tax returns? Gary Crawford talks with an expert who has some advice for us on that subject.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension tax expert, Susie Latta. Also, classic comedy team, Abbott and Costello

How Much Sleep Do Babies, Kids and Teens Need Vs. What They're Getting?

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How much sleep do children and teens need? Far more sleep than surveys show they are getting. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension.

U.S. Ag. Outlook Positive, but with Uncertainties

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Experts at USDA's Outlook Forum said that 2022 prospects for farmers are mostly positive, but with some uncertainties. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

A Return to In-Person Ag Trade Missions

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A recent Agriculture Department led ag trade mission was the first of its kind since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Planting Intention Surveys Heading for Farmers' Mailboxes

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Planting intentions surveys are on their way to the mailboxes of thousands of producers. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Kentucky Storms Bring Much Trouble to Cattle Producers

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Those December tornadoes brought Kentucky cattle producers the threat of something called "hardware disease". Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Katie VanValin, University of Kentucky cattle specialist.

A Reset and What It Means for Ag Economy

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How might our nation’s ag economy fare this year and long-term as it continues to come out of what some have dubbed a reset due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Nathan Kauffman of the Federal Reserve – Kansas City