Newsline

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A pioneer of farm broadcasting in the Western U.S. passed away over the weekend. (Rod Bain and Evan Slack)

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Lively storm activity continues in the Atlantic tropical basin. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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This is the first time since 2005 that officials naming Atlantic storms have used up the English alphabet, and have switched to the Greek alphabet. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the agricultural impacts from Tropical Storm Beta are expected to be minor.

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The U.S. envoy to the United Nations food and agriculture organizations highlights the direct links between hunger and extremism. (Stephanie Ho and US Ambassador Kip Tom)

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Three categories of commodities are covered for direct payments under USDA's latest round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey)

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Senior USDA officials believe the European Union's farm sustainability policy can meet stated goals by moving forward with ag innovations and technologies. (Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney. Secretary Sonny Perdue.)

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Consumers and farmers may come away from this pandemic with more mutual understanding and respect for each other, according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. (Gary Crawford and Secretary Sonny Perdue)

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There were good weather conditions this week for most of the nation's corn and soybeans. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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Here's the latest look at the Southeastern cotton crop, which has suffered from heavy rains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says nearly all of the nation's corn is dented.

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the pace of corn harvesting is behind the five year average.

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at soybean crop development.

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says cotton condition ratings remain unchanged despite heavy rain in the Southeast.

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at the state of cotton bolls open in the states affected most by Hurricane Sally.

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at the nation's peanut crop.

Features

Agriculture USA

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One California farmer's innovative idea for rebuilding rapidly depleting groundwater supplies is catching on with others. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. California farmer, Don Cameron. Ashley Boren with Sustainable Conservation.

Consumer Time

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Fish and rice are foods that often are served together. Soon there may be another reason to connect rice with fish. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Paul Buttner with the California Rice Commission. Jacob Katz with California Trout. Plus the Three Stooges.

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La Nina is here, and what does that mean for the weather? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

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Spring is when most of us fight the war against weeds in our yards, but that may not be the best time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension lawn expert, Dennis Patton. ( No, not General Patton)

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Fall can be a tough transition time for your houseplants, but you can make it easier for those plants. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

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What should someone just divorced, or undergoing on, consider in the way of obtaining or changing important documents? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Andrew Bingham of University of Idaho Extension

Agriculture Update

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The recently announced second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program offers payments to producers in various commodity categories. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey

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With freezing temperatures coming earlier this year to some areas of the country, how cold does it have to be to end the growing season for row crops? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

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Can California rice growers create habitat for salmon as they have done for birds. Researchers say it's possible. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Paul Buttner with the California Rice Commission. Jacob Katz with California Trout.

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One California farmer's innovative idea for rebuilding rapidly depleting groundwater supplies is catching on with others. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and California farmer, Don Cameron

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