Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Grace Brewster Hopper, Navy Rear-Admiral and Computer Scientist.
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4 days ago
In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United States Patent and Trademark Office released a report delving into the accuracy of the claims companies made about the seeds they sell to grow agricultural crops. During the 2024 National Farmers Union Convention, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the “More and Better Choices for Farmers: Promoting Fair Competition and Innovation in Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs” report.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
The Making of America - Angel Island
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
We're all familiar with Ellis Island.....Now learn about Angel Island near San Francisco.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. During the 2024 National Farmers Union Convention, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about that topic, but first gave an update on enforcement of the Packers & Stockyards Act.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture projects U.S. farm sector income will continue to fall in 2024, after reaching record highs in 2022. During his address at the 2024 Commodity Classic event, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said his agency is doing all that it can to ensure American farmers can afford to produce the food, feed, fiber and fuel the world needs.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
The Making of America-- Ruth Jones Wakefield
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Learn about Ruth Jones Wakefield, the woman that invented the first chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Agriculture In-depth-- U.S. Agriculture Secretary comments on US relations with China
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
The 2024 Commodity Classic event was held Feb. 27-March 2 in Houston, TX. One of speakers was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. He urged caution as the United States works through tensions with China because that country is a major importer of U.S. ag products.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
The Making of America-- Grace Brewster Hopper
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Learn about Grace Brewster Hopper, the woman who created a way for computer code to be written in English rather than digital code.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
The Making of America-- Dr. Ellen Ochoa
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Learn about astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Agriculture In-depth--EMS grant funding available
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Health has grant money available for Emergency Medical Services agencies across the state to develop and implement systems and solutions to support the sustainability of these critical services. EMS and Trauma Program Administrator Marty Link says this initiative is an outcome of the Regional Services Designation analysis completed in 2023.