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Daily Radio Newsline from 11/20/2009
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COMPLETE CORN GENOME SEQUENCE IS ANNOUNCED
After over a decade of research, the complete gene map for corn is now available, offering new opportunities in corn breeding. (Rod Bain and Kay Simmons of Agricultural Research Service) 
RBAIN 00:01:00 ARS

ACTUALITY: ON SIGNIFICANCE OF CORN SEQUENCING
Kay Simmons of USDA's Agricultural Research Service explains how the complete genome sequencing of corn will apply to real world applications. 
RBAIN 00:00:59 ARS

ACTUALITY: ON COMPLETE CORN GENOME SEQUENCING
Agricultural Research Service Deputy Administrator Kay Simmons explains the anticipation for, and the significance of, the recently completed genetic roadmap for corn. 
RBAIN 00:00:59 ARS

TURKEY EXPORTS TAKE A NOSEDIVE THIS SEASON
The turkey industry is trying to cope with a sharp drop in export sales. ( Gary Crawford and Dave Harvey) 
GCRAWFORD 00:00:54 ERS

HOLIDAY GIFT FROM ARIZONA ON ITS WAY TO THE NATION'S CAPITAL
For the first time ever, the Christmas tree that will stand outside the U.S. Capitol building this year will come from Arizona. ( Gary Crawford and Rick Davalos) 
GCRAWFORD 00:00:59 FS

MOST CATTLE FOLKS STILL UNDER STRESS
This coming Thursday may not end up being the best Thanksgiving that people in beef industry have ever had. There's stress everywhere. ( Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam) 
GCRAWFORD 00:00:56 WAOB

CURBSIDE LOOSE LEAF COLLECTION CUTBACK
The days of neighborhood curbside leaf collection has begun to fade. (Susan Carter and Jeff Miller with the Virginia Green Industry Council) 
SCARTER 00:00:57 Misc

THANKSGIVING MEALS AT HOME WILL COST LESS THAN LAST YEAR
Economists say that holiday meal this season will likely cost you less than it did last year. ( Gary Crawford and Ephriam Leibtag) 
GCRAWFORD 00:00:57 ERS

GET THE THANKSGIVING MEAL IN THE FRIDGE AFTER DINNER
To prevent food borne bacteria from becoming part of your Thanksgiving leftovers, an USDA food safety expert says the two hour rule should be in effect. (Rod Bain and Diane Van) 
RBAIN 00:00:59 FSIS