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from 10/02/2012
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Agriculture USA
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Tea has been around for about five thousand years, but scientists are just now uncovering the many health benefits of this age old beverage. On this edition of AGRICULTURE USA, Gary Crawford takes a look at the history of tea and some current research that might verify that tea might very well be called the "super drink". PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, nutrition professor at Tufts University. Dr. Claudio Ferri, researcher at the University of L'Aquila in Rome, Italy. 
GCRAWFOR 00:05:00  
Consumer Time
DON'T WAIT UNTIL NEXT SPRING TO PLANT NEW TREES
Want to plant a tree or two in your yard? An expert says don't wait until spring to do it and choose trees carefully. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and John Hartman, University of Kentucky extension tree expert. 
GCRAWFOR 00:02:43  
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS EVEN MORE HEALTH BENEFITS OF TEA
If you want to enhance your overall health, there's one beverage that researchers say can help. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, nutrition professor at Tufts University. Dr. Claudio Ferri, nutrition researcher in Rome, Italy. 
GCRAWFOR 00:02:59  
WHAT ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON IN 2012?
Tropical storm activity in the US this year has been relatively low, yet there has been many storms in the Atlantic Basin. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey 
RBAIN 00:02:44  
FOOD PRICE FORECASTS FOR 2012 AND 2013
Some shoppers say they have not noticed higher food prices this year, but an expert says they might notice them next year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ricky Volpe, USDA economist. Plus some food shoppers. 
GCRAWFOR 00:02:55  
WHAT'S WITH THIS ALLEGED BACON SHORTAGE?
What's with this story that's going around about a world shortage of bacon? Gary Crawford has one expert's answer in this sizzling report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst. 
GCRAWFOR 00:02:56  
Agriculture Update
STUDYING DAIRY COW LONGEVITY
Researchers in Texas are studying dairy cow breeds to obtain insight into herd longevity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Pablo Pindeo of Texas Agri-Life Research and Extension 
RBAIN 00:02:21  
DNA BARCODING DECIPHERS BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A USDA study looks at identifying beneficial insects and spiders against crop pests through use of a technique used in forensic science. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Mike Greenstone of Agricultural Research Service 
RBAIN 00:02:16  
TWO CONSERVATION TOOLS USED IN DROUGHT FIGHTING EFFORTS
The latest in a series of USDA drought relief efforts for affected ag producers centered on two conservation programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Mark Rose of the Natural Resources Conservation Service 
RBAIN 00:02:10  
HAY PRODUCERS IN IMPORTED FIRE ANT QUARANTINE AREAS - GOOD NEWS
With precaution, baled hay from imported fire ant quarantine areas can be transported interstate. Rod Bain has details in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Charles Brown of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
RBAIN 00:02:29  
SOME SURPRISES IN LATEST USDA STOCKS AND PRODUCTION REPORTS
Users of corn may not like what is in the latest USDA report on grain stocks. Gary Crawford has this report, covering corn, soybeans and wheat. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber 
GCRAWFOR 00:02:27