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Templeton Thompson Combines Music and Her Love For Horses

May 17, 2013
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May 16, 2013. A visit with a country music entertainer who has combined her passion for songwriting with her love of horses. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

Farm Bill: Vilsack Exclusive

May 16, 2013
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks one-to-one with RURAL TV on budget cuts and what's next for the farm bill

USDA: Grant For Dairy and Beef Production

May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013. A USDA grant that should make a difference in dairy and beef production. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: Update On Farm Bill

May 10, 2013
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May 9,2013. An update with USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Farm Bill and the markup that begins next week. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

Farm Bill: Latest on the Markup

May 09, 2013
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May 8, 2013. Tuesday, May 14 is the long-awaited date for beginning the mark-up of the Farm Bill, the latest from Washington on this crucial meeting. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: G-8 Nations Discuss Open Data

Apr 30, 2013
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The G-8 nations meet in Washington DC to discuss open data for agriculture

USDA: Specialty Crops and Farm Bill

Apr 29, 2013
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April 26, 2013. Prominent specialty crop producers testify before lawmakers about the urgent need for new farm bill. More news and videos at: www.myruraltvcom.

Sen. Democrats Host Rural Summit

Apr 26, 2013
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April 25, 2013. RURAL TV spoke with Senate Democrats about the 2nd annual Rural Summit in DC. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

NRCS helps improve water quality in watersheds across the country

Apr 25, 2013
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NRCS helps improve water quality in watersheds across the country

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 - USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today additional funding for the second year of the National Water Quality Initiative.

NRCS will make available nearly $35 million in financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in 164 priority watersheds this year to implement suites of conservation practices intended to improve water quality.

Dan Glickman: Rural Summit Preview

Apr 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013. Preview of Thursday's Rural Summit in Washington, DC with former Ag Secretary Dan Glickman. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

AFBF: Immigration Reform

Apr 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013. A new agreement gives farmers and ranchers hope for keeping a legal number of workers for their operations. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: Planting Update

Apr 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013. USDA gives planting updates for wheat, corn, cotton and sorghum. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

IFAD: Struggling Bolivia Farmers

Apr 17, 2013
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April 16, 2013. Struggling Bolivia farmers turn to the alpaca to stay afloat. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: Optimistic About Farm Bill

Apr 17, 2013
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April 16, 2013. USDA's Tom Vilsack tells us why he's optimistic the farm bill will get done. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

AFBF Farm Bill Proposal

Apr 12, 2013
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April 11, 2013. AFBF's Mary Kay Thatcher on their farm bill proposal submitted this week. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

USDA 2014 Budget

Apr 12, 2013
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April 11, 2013. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on how the proposed 2014 budget will impact farmers. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

Ag Secretary Vilsack Defends USDA Budget Proposals

Apr 12, 2013
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Vilsack Defends USDA Budget For Upcoming Fiscal Year

President Obama has released his proposal for the budget for Fiscal Year 2014. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is defending his portion of that budget, saying it keeps ag spending relatively unchanged, but says funding shifts will have an impact on many USDA programs.

Top issues in this latest budget proposal includes farm subsidy payments, research and renewable fuel provisions and food aid restructuring.

USDA: April Crop Report

Apr 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013. The USDA April Crop Report is released. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

Improving Nutrition

Apr 08, 2013
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Ag Secretary Vilsack shares a message about improving nutrition for children

Farm Bill Update

Apr 05, 2013
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Could Farm Bill be back on Congress' agenda soon? NAWG'S Paul Penner gives us an update.

Planting Progress

Apr 04, 2013
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The USDA reports on their knowledge of 2013 planting progress

War Against Obesity

Mar 29, 2013
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The U.S. military’s war against obesity and a healthier America

StrikeForce

Mar 29, 2013
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USDA's StrikeForce is making a big difference in rural America

USDA Stocks

Mar 29, 2013
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USDA quarterly stocks and planted acreage numbers are out, and there's a surprise in the corn trade

Vilsack Nutrition

Mar 25, 2013
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Ag Secretary Vilsack is busy spreading a health message on the road

Developing Communities

Mar 22, 2013
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USDA Undersecretary Doug O'Brien shares the latest efforts in developing rural communities

Crop Insurance

Mar 21, 2013
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USDA crop insurance celebrates 75 years

Food Pricing

Mar 21, 2013
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The USDA reports on the latest food pricing

America To Observe National Ag Day March 19

Mar 18, 2013
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Generation after generation, America's farmers & ranchers work to provide food for our families, both at home, and around the world.
That's why this Tuesday, March 19.. America observes "National Ag Day 2013" with special celebrations in the nation's capitol.
Its mission is to encourage every American to understand how food and fiber products are produced, and to encourage career opportunities in the ag and food industry.
You can visit WWW.AGDAY.ORG for more information on the event.

Estate Planning

Mar 15, 2013
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Estate planning tips for farm producers.

Farm Assistance

Mar 15, 2013
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USDA gives financial assistance for farm workers in need of housing.

Rural Definition

Mar 11, 2013
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USDA's new definition of "rural" is causing a lot of discussion.

Wheat Update

Mar 07, 2013
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The new president of the National Association of Wheat Growers gives us an update on the wheat industry

EU Trade Talks

Mar 07, 2013
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U.S. Trade talks with the European Union begin

Potato Genetics

Mar 06, 2013
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Researchers are trying to find ways to make crops more disease resistant

Vilsack On Sequester

Mar 06, 2013
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RURAL TV spoke with Ag Secretary Vilsack about the sequester

Vilsack Exclusive

Mar 05, 2013
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks one-to-one with RURAL TV on budget cuts and what's next for the farm bill

Improved Drought

Mar 05, 2013
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A USDA report reveals encouraging year-to-year drought stats

Rural Schools

Mar 04, 2013
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan tells RURAL TV how sequester cuts could affect schools

USDA: Sequester

Mar 04, 2013
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A USDA update on the sequester as budget cuts are set to go into effect

NASS Surveys

Mar 01, 2013
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NASS is preparing to survey farmers on their planting intentions for this crop year

Sequester

Feb 27, 2013
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Sequester budget cuts are just days away. How might rural America be affected?

Ag Outlook: Women

Feb 25, 2013
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USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan on women in agriculture from the Ag Outlook Forum

Ag Outlook: Vilsack

Feb 25, 2013
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack from the National Ag Forum with his thoughts on combatting man-made risks to agriculture

Chief Economist Joseph Glauber

Feb 22, 2013
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RURAL TV spoke with USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber about this year's Ag Outlook Forum

Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan

Feb 22, 2013
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RURAL TV caught up with USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan at Ag Outlook

Budget Cuts

Feb 19, 2013
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Which USDA programs could be affected by potential budget cuts? RURAL TV brings you the latest.

State of the Union

Feb 15, 2013
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Rural Development's Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager tells us how some of the topics addressed during President Obama's State of the Union will affect rural America

USDA Proposes Standards to Provide Healthy Food Options in Schools

Feb 06, 2013
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New "Smart Snacks in School" proposal to ensure vending machines, snack bars include healthy choices

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013 – USDA today announced the public comment period has opened on proposed new standards to ensure that children have access to healthy food options in school.

USDA: Food Prices

Feb 05, 2013
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USDA warns drought will lead to higher than normal food price inflation.

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