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Disaster SNAP Now Available in Louisiana

00:01:00.316   2021-09-15   
Households in the Pelican State recently impacted by Hurricane Ida may now be eligible for disaster related assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Regional Director Bill Ludwig)

Growth in Specialty Crop and Organic Crop Insurance Products

00:01:00.133   2021-09-15   
USDA recently took a look at the growth in recent years of crop insurance products designed for specialty crops and organic produced products. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Looking at Improving Federal Milk Marketing Orders

00:01:00.055   2021-09-15   
How might milk pricing and milk marketing orders be reformed in lieu of market conditions last year? (Rod Bain and Cornell University economist Christopher Wolf)

Actuality: Factors Behind 2020 Producer Milk Price Declines

00:00:48.300   2021-09-15   
Cornell University economist, Christopher Wolf, explains some of the factors resulting in lower prices received by dairy producers in 2020.

U.S. Ramping Up Border Security to Keep African Swine Fever Out

00:00:59.611   2021-09-15   
Why are more U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers being sent to the Caribbean? (Gary Crawford. John Sagle with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Dominican Republic's Efforts to Control African Swine Fever Hitting Snags

00:00:59.846   2021-09-15   
Efforts by the Dominican Republic to stop the spread of African Swine Fever are hitting some snags. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Significant Increase in Topsoil Moisture Shortages

00:00:59.977   2021-09-15   
This week saw significant increases in topsoil moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Drought Relief Expected for Dry Western Areas

00:00:58.618   2021-09-15   
A weather change is expected this weekend, and it is expected to bring drought relief for some parts of the west. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pasture Condition Ratings Show Dryness is Expanding

00:00:59.977   2021-09-15   
Pasture condition ratings show dryness is expanding. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Woodsy Owl Reaches A Milestone

00:01:00.055   2021-09-15   
An iconic figure celebrates his fiftieth anniversary as his message of "Lend a hand. Care for the Land." continues to resonate with all generations. (Rod Bain. Mason "Amtchat" Edwards of the U.S. Forest Service. Woodsy Owl.)