Research and science takes on a greater role as the former Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service has changed its name and some of its function. Rod Bain explains this new department, and its potential benefits, in this edition of "Agriculture USA".
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, Secretary Tom Vilsack, NIFA Director Roger Beachy, Under Secretary Raj Shah
As the leaves start falling, that's the best time to start up that backyard compost pile you never got around to before. Gary Crawford finds out how.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Pat Milner, USDA microbiologist.
Experts say a few simple steps now could save you a lot of trouble, and maybe even your life, when a disaster strikes. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Alex Narr, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
USDA's newly developed National Institute of Food and Agriculture has four sub-institutes that delve into a wide range of subjects and issues. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, N.I.F.A. Director Roger Beachy, Under Secretary Raj Shah
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants major improvements in the nation's school lunch program. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
The White House was the backdrop for a fair to get young people thinking about healthy eating and exerting physical activity.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, First Lade Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, 3rd Grader Lillian Keller, 3rd Grader Jonathan Berry, Student Henry Dunkelberger)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving out millions of dollars for projects centering around specialty crops. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. Senator Debbie Stabenow. Ed Kee, President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
With pork producers still losing money, what can be done to help and what is the immediate future for the industry? Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dep. Agriculture Secy' Michael Scuse. Don Butler, National Pork Producers Council. Mark Greenwood, AgStar Financial Services. Dr. Brian Buhr, University of Minnesota.
Numbers were recently announced for sign up of two USDA farm programs for 2009, including a new program. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brent Orr of Farm Service Agency
Application deadlines are approaching for a USDA program that encourages pursuit of innovative producer ideas through seed monies. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rob Hedberg of USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program.
The Agriculture Secretary traveled to China and the Philippines recently for trade related meetings. Susan Carter reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
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