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It's Official. 2021 Was a Record Ag. Export Year.

00:00:59.271   2022-02-08   
As expected, final trade data for 2021 shows that last year was a milestone for U.S. agricultural exports. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Now Official - Puerto Rico Resumes Potato Shipments from PEI

00:01:00.055   2022-02-08   
Prince Edward Island has been given the go-ahead by USDA to resume exports of tablestock potatoes into Puerto Rico after a review of plant protection protocols. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Strengthening U.S. Plant Pest and Disease Protection Infrastructure

00:01:00.160   2022-02-08   
USDA is investing in projects as part of two programs connected in our nation's efforts to keep invasive plants, pests and plant disease out of our country. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Actuality: USDA Programs Combat Invasive Plant Pests and Disease

00:00:31.294   2022-02-08   
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt talks about two programs under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service supporting projects to combat invasive plant pests and disease in our country.

Actuality: Examples of Plant Pest and Disease Prevention Investments

00:00:44.721   2022-02-08   
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses recently funded projects as examples among those supported by USDA programs in the realms of plant pest and disease prevention.

U.S. Snow Cover Shrinks from Half to One-third in 4 Days

00:00:59.977   2022-02-08   
The amount of the country covered with snow has shrunk significantly in less than a week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Last Week's Storminess Turns into Mostly Quiet Weather for the U.S.

00:00:59.742   2022-02-08   
Stormy weather last week has turned into mostly quiet weather for the country this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Two "Clipper" Storms Expected this week in Northern U.S.

00:00:58.357   2022-02-08   
Two storms, known as "Clippers," are expected this week in the northern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Warmth in California is Not Good for Regional Water Supply Situation

00:00:59.977   2022-02-08   
Warm temperatures in California are not good news for the region's water supply situation. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Shorts or Sweaters for Super Bowl Fans Who Watch the Game in Person?

00:00:59.977   2022-02-08   
What kind of weather should you expect if you're heading to the Super Bowl?(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)