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Actuality: Examples of Research on Bat Disease, White Nose Syndrome.
00:00:37.720 2021-10-28U.S. Forest Service researcher, Susan Loeb, discusses current efforts in her agency to find solutions to a disease that threatens North American bat populations.
Ancient Farmers May Be Source of Today's Halloween Practices
00:01:00.133 2021-10-28Some of our present-day Halloween observances may have their roots in the practices of ancient farmers. (Gary Crawford and USDA historical expert, Anne Effland)
Actuality: Why is Halloween Called "Halloween"?
00:00:35.004 2021-10-28Anne Effland, USDA historical expert, explaining where the word, "Halloween", originates.
Good Timing for Rainfall, Which Will Help Replenish Soil Moisture
00:00:59.977 2021-10-27Rainfall now is coming at a good time for many parts of the country because it will help replenish soil moisture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
USDA's Soil Moisture Numbers Expected to Improve Following Recent Storms
00:00:59.977 2021-10-27USDA's topsoil moisture numbers are expected to improve following recent stormy weather in many parts of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Latest USDA Report on Shows Slow Improvement in Pasture Conditions
00:00:59.977 2021-10-27The next to last USDA report on pasture conditions shows signs of slow improvement. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Poor Pastures in the Northwest, Better Pastures in Midwest and Southeast
00:01:00.003 2021-10-27What is the national breakdown for pasture and rangeland conditions around the country? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Emerging Wet Conditions Include Some Harvest Areas
00:00:32.287 2021-10-27USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has details on where in the country there are emerging wet conditions.
A Talent and Knowledge Investment in Global Food Security Efforts.
00:01:00.029 2021-10-27A U.S. official says our nations vast knowledge of food and agriculture, and diverse talents in the ag and food spectrum, will become increasingly important in efforts to boost global food security. (Rod Bain and U.S. Agency for International Development Samantha Power)
2022 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Registration Now Available
00:01:00.264 2021-10-27The 98th edition of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum is now accepting registration to this upcoming virtual event. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)