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Move Your Body and Boost Your Brain

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An expert says take care of your brain. It's the only one you've got. Today on this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has expert advice on how to boost your brain.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson, with Kansas State University Extension.

A Plan to Reduce Food Poisoning Cases from Salmonella in Poultry

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Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr.Emilio Esteban. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

Networking Nutrition Hubs for Better Health Outcomes

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USDA efforts within its ASCEND for Better Health Initiative include the formation and networking of nutrition hubs to research how improved diets provide better health outcomes. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young. USDA-Southern University Nutrition Hub Co-Director Joynetta Bell-Kelly

Dogs on Vacation--Part Two

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If you plan to bring your dog with you on your vacation, an expert has a list of things you should take. Gary Crawford has this report.

PARTICIPANS: Gary Crawford. USDA veterinarian, Dawn Fitzhugh.

Trees Can Help Your Health

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Want to improve your physical and mental health? Studies show being around trees can help. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Michelle Kondo with the U.S. Forest Service

Marquee USDA Support for Virginia Movie Theater

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Funding provided through USDA Rural Development programs not only helped a Virginia entrepreneur open a digital theater, but also save energy and money. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brett Hayes

Checks Going Out for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

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Payments are being made under the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

A New Plan to Reduce Sicknesses from Salmonella in Poultry

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Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr.Emilio Esteban. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

The Benefits Behind a Local Meat Processor Expansion

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A Wisconsin meat processing facility will soon expand thanks to a recent USDA grant award, and potential economic opportunity is expected for local community members and businesses. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden. Brandon Clare of JM Watkins.

Drought Coverage and Crops/Commodities at Summer Mid-Point

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What did the final US Drought Monitor coverage map look like regarding major crop and commodity production areas covered in drought at the end of July? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Study of Biosecurity

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Research is an important aspect of improving biosecurity at the farm level, with various efforts studying new tools, innovations, and approaches. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Megan Neidenwerder of the Swine Health Information Center