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Agriculture In-depth-- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack-- Accuracy of information and claims by seed companies

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.

The Making of America - Angel Island

We're all familiar with Ellis Island.....Now learn about Angel Island near San Francisco.

Agriculture In-depth-- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Packers & Stockyards Act and Product of USA label

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.

Agriculture In-depth-- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on keeping farmers profitable

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.

The Making of America-- Ruth Jones Wakefield

Learn about Ruth Jones Wakefield, the woman that invented the first chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Agriculture In-depth-- U.S. Agriculture Secretary comments on US relations with China

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.

The Making of America-- Grace Brewster Hopper

Learn about Grace Brewster Hopper, the woman who created a way for computer code to be written in English rather than digital code.

The Making of America-- Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Learn about astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa.

Agriculture In-depth--EMS grant funding available

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.

The Making of America-- Women's right to vote

Learn about women in the United States finally receiving the right to vote.