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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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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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.)

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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