Newsline

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A second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin Monday with sign-up for eligible producers. (Rod Bain. President Donald Trump. Secretary Sonny Perdue.)

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USDA has chosen suppliers for the third round of a food box program that aims to help farmers, distributors and families in need. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue)

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Researchers hope to learn some of the economic, legal and community aspects and impacts of leasing solar panels and infrastructure on farmland. (Rod Bain and Paul Goeringer of University of Maryland Extension)

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Paul Goeringer of University of Maryland Extension explains a study conducted by three land grant universities on impacts of farm land leased for solar energy production.

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ATTN - *National Farm Safety and Health Week for 2020 takes place September 20th - 26th - * Making sure the safety and health of every ag producer counts is the focus of this year's National Farm Safety and Health Week. (Rod Bain. Bill Field of Purdue University. Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety).

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As more companies develop plant-based proteins for the retail sector, competition is expected to increase over limited display space. (Rod Bain and Christine McCracken of RaboResearch)

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A group of university experts are helping people regain the somewhat lost art of cooking at home. (Gary Crawford. Lisa Martin with Kansas State University Extension. Rutgers Extension food expert, Dr. Karen Ensle and chef-author, Daniel Traster.)

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The recent trend of more milk per cow is expected to continue to boost production. How will that affect prices? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

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What's in store for pork production and hog prices? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

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What does beef production and cattle prices look like for 2020 and 2021? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

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World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses USDA's latest outlook for U.S. meat trade.

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Martin Barbre, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, encouraging farmers to go to the agency's website, rma.usda.gov, for the latest changes and additions to crop insurance programs.

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Reports,so far, show spotty crop damage from Sally. A new crop insurance program may help some producers whose crops have been hit. (Gary Crawford and Martin Barbre)

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For the upcoming crop year farmers who sell direct to consumers should find it easier to participate in the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program. (Gary Crawford and Martin Barbre, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency

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Martin Barbre, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, detailing the main changes being made to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program, changes aimed mainly at growers who sell direct to consumers.

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Moving further inland at this point, Hurricane Sally is expected to make a slow trek from its Gulf coast landing point at a northeast direction. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Features

Agriculture USA

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In its efforts to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife, USDA has developed a lighting system for cars that helps encourage deer to get out of the way sooner. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Travis DeVault, University of Georgia. John Eisemann, USDA Wildlife Services.

Consumer Time

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What are the findings in the latest edition of a USDA annual report focused on household food security in our country? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alisha Coleman-Jensen of the Economic Research Service

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Experts say the pandemic has amplified the fact that most of us don't know much about how to handle money. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ohio State University Extension financial expert, Susan Colbert.

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In many areas it's not too late to plant new grass seed. In fact, fall is usually better than spring for that. Gary Crawford has this seedy story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

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USDA has developed a lighting system for cars that helps encourage deer to get out of the way sooner, which reduces deer crashes. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Travis DeVault, University of Georgia. John Eisemann, USDA Wildlife Services.

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A team of land grant university researchers are looking at the economic, legal, and community aspects of leasing solar panels and infrastructure on farmland. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Paul Goeringer of University of Maryland Extension

Agriculture Update

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What did the latest USDA crop reports for corn, soybeans, and cotton reveal from a production and yield standpoint? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Rob Johansson

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So far, this fiscal year U.S. agricultural export values are running just slightly below last year. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Bart Kenner. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

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USDA has re-opened the comment period for hemp production and wants to hear first-hand experiences before coming out with a final rule before next spring. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and AMS Administrator Bruce Summers

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USDA is updating rules for egg product inspections. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and FSIS Administrator Paul Kiecker.

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