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Online Direct Farm Loan Payment Option Soon Available

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USDA's Farm Service Agency will soon accept payments from direct farm loan borrowers by a new application on "farmers.gov". (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

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USDA 1890 National Scholar Connects Field Work with Academics

January 30, 2024 Carrie Knight, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Jordyn Ash, a sophomore at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, is a USDA 1890 National Scholar studying plant and soil sciences. Ash applied to the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program during her senior year of high school. She recalls guidance counselors providing...

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Farmers Vs. Raccoons---It's Not a Game.

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Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University wildlife management expert.

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Making Your House and Home Less Inviting to Raccoons

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Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

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A Breakthrough for Environmentally Friendly Aviation Fuels

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There's been a breakthrough in the work to make jet fuels that are more environmentally friendly. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk. LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis. 1960's pop group, the Duprees.

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Historic 1st Step in Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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New technology could allow farmers to play a major role in production of sustainable aviation fuel. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk. LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis.

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Rural Energy for America Program Still Going Strong after 16 Years

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The Rural Energy for America program is helping thousands of farmers save millions of dollars while producing more clean energy. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

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A Few Super and Silly Secrets for Starting Garden Transplants

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If you want success in starting your garden transplants from seeds this winter, here are a couple of secrets for success. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension garden guru. Also, fictional 1932 ballroom dancing champion team, Tall and...

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Piloting Remote Beef Grading

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USDA is conducting a pilot program to determine if their well-known grades for beef products can be given by its graders remotely, and in turn, give some packing plants and processing facilities greater access to such services. Rod Bain looks at the recently announced remote beef grading pilot in...

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AM Radio and Its Rural Connections

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Rural America continues to rely significantly on AM radio as an information, entertainment, and social source, but now comes concern if this medium will remain available for public safety news and alerts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Sean Voskuhl of the American Association of Retired...

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