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USDA Regional Climate Hubs are still operating after ten years and still helping farmers deal with climate change. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The first of several USDA led Regional Food Business Centers is now in business, and accepting grant applications to help small and mid-size farm and food businesses to grow. (Rod Bain and Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center)

Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center explains the concept and purpose of such centers, as well as business builder grants awarded by these entities.

If you want to keep yourself from blowing your tax refund on a lot of stuff you don't need, there's a way to do it if you haven't filed your taxes yet. And if you have filed, save these ideas for next year. (Gary Crawford and Lauren Jones)

USDA’s Rural Development mission area goes beyond rural economic development as aspects also contribute to addressing climate issues. (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Services Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan)

Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean discusses implementation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) with state and tribal entities.

The news stemming from USDA's latest look at cattle and calves in feedlots appears to be mixed. (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam)

Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean explains the purpose of what is known as the WIC program, and the need to review and update food package offerings related to the latest in nutrition science.

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam explains a marker in measuring marketing of cattle in feedlots, and how it could indicate current trends in cattle inventory.

USDA recently announced the latest update of food offerings within its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean)