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One of the most well known tools used by backyard gardeners and landscapers alike - USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map - was updated recently. Rod Bain looks at the changes, and what they mean, in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, Peter Bretting of the Agricultural Research Service, David Wolfe and Nina Hassuk of Cornell University

A recent USDA study answers the question in the context of consuming food and drink during activity and its connection with obesity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Karen Hamrick of USDA's Economic Research Service

A recent study shows that those with humility are more like to lend a helping hand to someone in need. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jordan LeBouff of University of Maine

Is it really worth the effort to try to get the whole family together for mealtime? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University extension nutrition expert.

The 84 year reign of the Mexican Fruit Fly in Central America comes to an end. Susan Carter has the story on the Mexfly’s successful eradication. PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter and Rebecca Blue, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

Volunteers on the ground level are helping a regional research unit identify and track potential invasive plant spread. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Sarah Treanor Bois of University of Connecticut

Several agricultural based groups are reaching out with greater emphasis to all consumers to answer important questions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, Greg Heying, Jim Moseley, Bart Schott, Charlie Arnott, Chris Ashworth

An 84- year-old problem has been eliminated from Texas and the United States. Susan Carter has the story on the eradication of a longtime pesky insect. PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter and Rebecca Blue, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

A recent USDA study looks at the question, "Is there a correlation between farm size and farm payments?" Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kirk White of USDA's Economic Research Service

What is the future for the U.S. ethanol industry now that several government tax credits and supports have been eliminated? Gary Crawford has a report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA analyst, David Stallings. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Gerry Bange.

What do our farmers have to look forward to over the next decade? Gary Crawford has this story on a new report looking from now to the year 2021. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA analyst, David Stallings