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USDA is expanding the scope of its programs to assist producers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

The Agriculture Secretary says there is potential for the Commodity Credit Corporation to contribute to climate smart agriculture as a carbon bank. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA's latest report on hog and pig numbers were lower than most people expected. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

More Americans are aware of the benefits of wetlands, but we are still losing wetlands at an alarming pace. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, with the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

More global markets are importing or considering purchase of U.S. biofuel products like ethanol, including new and existing customers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Geoff Cooper of the Renewable Fuels Association. Emily Skor of Growth Energy. Doug Berven of POET.

USDA's final rule on hemp production goes into effect. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Mae Wu.

Despite the challenges for U.S. beef exporters related to the COVID-19 pandemic, shipments overseas has remained strong. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Dan Hallstrom of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Funding applications are now being accepted for projects under an expanded approach within USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jimmy Bramblett of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

How might various, and in many cases, non-lethal protection practices prevent predators from attacking livestock? That is the focus of ongoing USDA-APHIS study. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Julie Young and Elizabeth Miller of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife...

If you are a dairy operator considering a group - housed/group - fed system for calves, look at mechanical ventilation for the barn as well. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Curt Gooch of Cornell University Extension