The Agriculture Secretary says, in his opinion, moves of current USDA departments and agencies to other Cabinet-level offices for the sake of greater efficiencies would not have the desired effect. (Rod Bain and Secretary Ed Schafer)
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says if the USDA is reorganized the process must be inclusive to be effective. (Susan Carter and Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer)
The new farm bill does tighten up the rules on who can get government farm payments, but outgoing Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says those rules are still not tight enough. ( Gary Crawford and Secy' Ed Schafer)
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner, saying that the new farm bill does restrict farm payments to those actually engaged in the farming operation.
The Agriculture Secretary says the National Animal Identification System will remain voluntary, despite recent concerns by some that it may be headed towards a mandatory direction. (Rod Bain and Secretary Ed Schafer)
Although the holiday season has passed, proper care of a well-noted Christmas plant could keep it vibrant well throughout the year. (Rod Bain and Jerry Goodspeed of Utah State University)
Jerry Goodspeed of Utah State University Extension explains the history of the Poinsettia, why it has become popular a Christmas time plant, and why it appears they only last through the holiday season.
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