The Agriculture Secretary says partnership is needed on many levels to tackle the issue of growing world hunger, but adds the US has several examples of how such partnerships can work. Rod Bain explores some of these examples in this edition of "Agriculture USA".
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Hundreds of native U.S. animals are being threatened by foreign plants and animals. Pat O'Leary has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Pat O'Leary. Scott Vance and James Earl Kennamer, National Wild Turkey Federation. Leah Miller with the Izaac Walton League. Rick Swanson, fisherman from Maryland.
USDA funded research is determined the economic and practical viability of genetically modified tobacco as a component in some pharmaceutical products. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dr. George Norton of Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Community Economic Development representatives are looking to USDA for a variety of investment, economic, and social opportunities in both rural and urban areas. Susan Carter reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Community Economic Developer Michael Anderson
The debate over slaughterhouses is getting renewed coverage resulting in a surge of abandoned horses. Susan Carter reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, Idaho Brand Inspector Larry Hahurst, Wayne Pacelle with the Humane Society of the United States
The range of fifty-five watershed restoration projects receiving American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding are unique for their respective areas. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White, Secretary Tom Vilsack
A strong system of financial records for ag operations will help in determining liquidity and in turn improve financial management, so says an extension financial expert. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jim Kurtz of University of Minnesota Extension
For almost 75 years, voluntary efforts of stakeholders through the National Poultry Improvement Plan, and the plan's ability to change to address issues as they arise, has keep the poultry industry safe. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Andy Rohrer of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
While the Pacific Northwest and Rockies fared with mountain snowpack to provide runoff for the upcoming irrigation season, already dry parts of the Southwest will deal with below normal snowpack levels. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey
Most farmers agree we need some sort of animal ID system, but that's where the agreement ends. Gary Crawford reports on new efforts on animal iD.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Chuck Kiker of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association.
Almost $85 million dollars in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will aid in various watershed quality projects across the country. Rod Bain has details in this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
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