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The Heirs Property Relending Program Addressing Challenges

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The issues resolving heirs’ property and access regarding farm operation and farm programs have led the Agriculture Department to develop a relending program that focuses on resolution in these situations. Rod Bain looks at the Heirs Property Relending Program in this edition of "Agriculture USA".

PARTICIPANTS: USDA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Monica Rainge. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. FSA Outreach Director Latrice Hill.

Rate of Food Price Increases Expected to Slow for Rest of 2022

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Food shoppers may see continued price hikes for the rest of 2022, but those hikes may be smaller than earlier. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachland

An Early Food Price Forecast for 2023

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Will retail food prices continue their meteoric rise in 2023? Gary Crawford has one expert's opinion.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

It's Almost Time to Add New Life to that Summer-Stressed Lawn

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In many areas it is just about time to think about putting some new life into that summer-stressed lawn. Gary Crawford has this seedy story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

Public Input in Drought Monitor Reporting Process

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How can the public help the authors of the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

Food Safety Tips for Tailgaters Part 1

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Football season means it's also tailgate party season. Here's how to avoid food poisoning problems at the party. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***

Heirs Property Relending Program and Intermediary Lenders

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USDA's Heirs Property Relending Program continues to develop with the announcement of new intermediary lenders within the program and application acceptance for potential lenders. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. FSA Senior Policy Advisor Conisha Hackett.

What Are the Reasons for Addressing Heirs Property Issues?

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A USDA official explains the reasons for programs like the Heirs Property Relending Program to resolve issues associated with heirs property matters. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

A New USDA Farm Income Forecast

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The USDA is out with a new farm income forecast for this year. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA Releases New Ag. Trade Forecasts

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The USDA has just released a new set of Agricultural Trade Forecasts. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Purpose Behind Specialty Crop Block Grants

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USDA's latest awards of Specialty Crop Block Grants demonstrate the intent and benefit of this support to various aspects of the specialty crop industry. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt