USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss modernizing the IT infrastructure at USDA, re-organization efforts within the department, fertilizer and Project Meadowlark, salmonella mitigation, and more.

<p>USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss modernizing the IT infrastructure at USDA, re-organization efforts within the department, fertilizer and Project Meadowlark, salmonella mitigation, and more.</p>

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Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us for the Friday Free-for-all. Chip had a conversation with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce and we share four key answers about the Harvest Fuel Relief program and payment rates and schedules. Plus mid-term elections and many other topics are discussed.

<p>Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us for the Friday Free-for-all. Chip had a conversation with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce and we share four key answers about the Harvest Fuel Relief program and payment rates and schedules. Plus mid-term elections and many other topics are discussed.</p>

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