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USDA Announces Final Rule for SNAP Employment and Training

00:00:59.977   2021-01-05   
(Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps)

USDA, States Partner to Enhance Work Opportunities for SNAP Recipients.

00:00:59.219   2021-01-05   
USDA and and states are partnering to enhance work opportunities for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps)

Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues

00:00:59.742   2021-01-05   
USDA will issue another round of food box distribution for families impacted by the current pandemic starting later this month. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach)

New USDA Disaster Assistance Program Covers Crop Quality Loss

00:00:59.977   2021-01-05   
A new USDA disaster assistance program aims to help ag producers cover quality losses in their crops. (Stephanie Ho and Undersecretary Bill Northey)

No Surprise. 2020 Was Worst U.S. Wildfire Year Ever

00:00:59.402   2021-01-05   
The 2020 wildfire season numbers are in and they show what many experts expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: How 2020 Fire Season Compared to Similar Years

00:00:33.854   2021-01-05   
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talks about how the 2020 wildfire season compared to other bad fire years.

Agro Biosecurity Advances and Achievements in 2020

00:01:00.029   2021-01-05   
A senior USDA official discusses some of achievements with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding ag-based disease prevention and control. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach)

Actuality: Examples of APHIS Ag Bio Defense Efforts

00:00:59.846   2021-01-05   
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach provides examples of efforts in recent months to improve protections against animal and plant diseases.

Wheat Growers May Wonder Where's the "Winter" in Winter Wheat?

00:00:59.846   2021-01-05   
Many of the nation's winter wheat growers may be wondering where the true winter weather is hiding. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Actuality: Wheat Condition Ratings Improve in Several Regions

00:00:48.509   2021-01-05   
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about the improving winter wheat condition ratings in some areas.