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Audio from Wednesday, August 27, 2008   

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 USDA ANNOUNCES PROPOSED DOWNER CATTLE RULE SEC  00:00:57 
GCRAWFORD 
The Agriculture Department has published its new rule on how to handle downer cattle at slaughter plants. ( Gary Crawford and Secy' Ed Schafer)
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 BRAZIL CONSIDERS ANOTHER CHALLENGE TO US COTTON PROGRAM Misc  00:00:59 
RBAIN 
Brazil is posed to ask the World Trade Organization to impose trade sanctions against the US in retaliation against our nation's cotton program. (Rod Bain and Sean Spicer of the US Trade Representatives Office)
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 MANY NATIONS STILL BELIEVE IN DOHA FOR GLOBAL TRADE REFORM Misc  00:00:59 
RBAIN 
Many World Trade Organization member nations agree a deal, like through the Doha Round, is better for resolving trade differences than litigation. (Rod Bain and Sean Spicer of the US Trade Representatives Office)
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 LISTERIOSIS OUTBREAK IN CANADA GROWS IN SCOPE FSIS  00:00:59 
RBAIN 
Multiple deaths and illnesses have now been connected to tainted meat produced at a Toronto plant, with more cases expected in coming months. (Rod Bain and USDA Food Safety Expert Diane Van)
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 REASONS MORE US PRODUCE IS AVAILABLE IN INDIA FAS  00:00:59 
RBAIN 
Consumer demand is not the only reason India is experiencing an increase in US fruit, vegetables, and tree nuts. (Rod Bain and USDA Agricultural Attache to India Holly Higgins)
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 AGRICULTURE GETS A BOOST FROM AG DAY EVENTS Misc  00:01:00 
SCARTER 
Putting one's senses to use is how some agriculture schools are appealing to students to introduce them to the field. (Susan Carter, Ed Moore - Virginia State University President)
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 ACTUALITY: ON ATTRACTING STUDENTS TO ASPECTS OF AGRICULTURE Misc  00:00:24 
SCARTER 
Ed Moore, President of Virginia State University, talks about showing students the various aspects and opportunities in the agriculture realm.
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 GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES OF AGRICULTURE Misc  00:01:00 
SCARTER 
Virginia State University opens students' eyes to the global advantages of agriculture. (Susan Carter, Ed Moore VSU president)
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 COFFEE BUYING TIPS Misc  00:01:00 
GCRAWFORD 
Good coffee is a lot more costly these days, but a coffee farmer has some tips for getting most for your coffee dollar. ( Gary Crawford and Arondo Holmes)
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 SMOKEY HAS A NEW MESSAGE AND A NEW VOICE FS  00:00:59 
RBAIN 
In addition to the new "Get Your Smokey On" campaign, a famous actor is lending his talents as the voice of the legendary bear. (Rod Bain, Smokey Bear, and Helene Cleveland of the US Forest Service)
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