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An Increase in FSA Guaranteed Loan Limits

00:01:00.290   2021-10-05   
Farm Service Agency guaranteed loans now have a higher loan limit for borrowers needing capital for farm ownership or operating purposes. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Officials Caution Against U.S. Agriculture Being Too Dependent on China

00:00:59.559   2021-10-05   
The top U.S. trade and agricultural officials are both concerned about the "unpredictable" nature of agricultural trade with China. (Gary Crawford. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA Role in Expanding Unique Healthcare Service to Rural Locale

00:01:00.395   2021-10-05   
USDA Rural Development funding is behind expansion of a unique specialty health care facility in rural New York to offer services to children on a statewide basis. (Rod Bain and Patrick Dollard of the Center of Discovery)

Actuality: Example of RD Funding and Rural Healthcare Expansion

00:00:53.315   2021-10-05   
Patrick Dollard of the Center for Discovery explains how USDA Rural Development funding played a role in expansion services for a rural New York State specialty health facility.

Limited Drought Relief is Expected for Some Western Areas

00:01:00.055   2021-10-05   
Some areas in the West can expected limited drought relief. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Late Season Heatwave Expected for Middle of the Country

00:00:59.977   2021-10-05   
A late season heatwave is expected for the middle of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

More Heavy Rain Expected for the Southeast

00:00:59.977   2021-10-05   
More heavy rain is expected for the Southeast. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: National Weather Outlook for Oct 12 - 18

00:00:52.035   2021-10-05   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the middle of October.

The Tropical Atlantic is Relatively Quiet Right Now

00:00:59.977   2021-10-05   
For the United States, the tropical Atlantic is relatively quiet right now. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)