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World Food Prize 2024 Laureates Announced 2024-05-09 00:00:59.376
Two champions of seed conservation and crop diversity are honored as this year's World Food Prize Laureates. (Rod Bain. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.)
Actuality: Accomplishments of 2024 World Food Prize Laureates 2024-05-09 00:00:58.906
World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad discusses some of the work of Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler that led to their selection as 2024 World Food Prize Laureates.
Actuality: World Food Prize Laureates and Global Seed Repository 2024-05-09 00:00:55.536
Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses the creation of a global seed bank by 2024 World Food Prize Laureates Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, and its importance to global food security.
World Food Prize Laureate and Feed the Future Program 2024-05-09 00:00:59.271
One of this year's World Food Prize Laureates has a connection to a U.S. State Department - U.S. Agency for International Development program under the Feed the Future Initiative. (Rod Bain and Secretary of State Antony Blinken)
Actuality: Urban Ag Federal Advisory Committee Report and Recommendations 2024-05-09 00:00:46.053
Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse discusses a recent recommendation report issued by the Federal Advisory Committee on USDA's urban ag efforts.
Openings for Federal Urban Ag Advisory Committee 2024-05-09 00:00:59.898
USDA’s Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production is accepting applications for four membership positions. (Rod Bain and Office of Urban Ag and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse)
Actuality: Functions of Urban Ag Advisory Committee 2024-05-09 00:00:49.188
Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse discusses some of the functions of an Urban Ag Federal Advisory Committee.
What's the Best Way to Help Farmers When Disaster Strikes? 2024-05-09 00:00:56.640
As lawmakers try to craft a new farm bill, one of the many debates centers around what is the best way to help producers when disasters strike. (Gary Crawford and Steve Peterson with USDA's Farm Service Agency)
Adjustments to Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Fees 2024-05-09 00:00:59.898
Changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. (Rod Bain and Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Actuality: AQI and Pest and Plant Disease Border Protection 2024-05-09 00:00:59.637
Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses the Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection program and its efforts to keep unwanted pests and plant diseases from entering our nation.
Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains user fees associated with the Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection program and their part in border protection against foreign pests and plant disease threats.
Improving Topsoil Moisture Ratings to Start May 2024-05-08 00:00:59.768
Both major categories within USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition ratings indicated improvements thanks to recent active weather in parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Very Short to Short Topsoil Moisture Ratings by State 2024-05-08 00:00:59.428
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings by state for the period ending May 5th.
Starting the Year with Vastly Improved Pasture and Rangeland Conditions 2024-05-08 00:01:00.107
One has to go back to 2020 to find a better start to a year for our country's pasture and rangeland conditions, per USDA's inaugural look for 2024. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Comparing Starts of Pasture and Rangland Seasons by Year 2024-05-08 00:00:26.958
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how the start of this year's pasture and rangeland condition ratings report compares to the beginning of prior years.
Actuality: State Based Good to Excellent Pasture and Rangeland Ratings 2024-05-08 00:00:54.517
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings by state for the period ending May 5th.
Features
Agriculture USA
The Demographics of the Census of Agriculture - Part Two 2024-05-07 00:04:59.728
Several aspects about decision makers on the farm and ranch level are discovered when combing through the data of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Rod Bain looks at some of those findings in the second part of a two-part series – in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Virginia Harris of the National Agricultural Statistics Service
Consumer Time
The U.S. Economy Depends on Small Businesses 2024-05-07 00:02:12.264
Small businesses contribute more to the nation's economy than you might think. Gary Crawford has more.
***2024's National Small Business Week was April 28th - May 4th***
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
An Early Start to Peak Tornado Season 2024-05-07 00:02:58.102
Atmospheric conditions are behind what was a significant April concerning tornado counts in the U.S., just as the peak of our nation’s tornado season takes place. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
Tornado Fact and Fiction 2024-05-07 00:03:00.401
Knowing what's true and what's false about tornadoes could save your life. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.
How to Send 80th Anniversary Wishes to Smokey Bear 2024-05-07 00:02:58.782
The iconic wildfire prevention symbol celebrates eighty years of service in 2024, but how can you write to him to give him anniversary well-wishes? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lincoln Bramwell of the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey Bear.
Defending Your Garden from Invaders 2024-05-07 00:02:50.213
You've put a lot of work into that vegetable garden of yours, but how can you keep the critters from stealing you blind? Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, retired Kansas State University extension wildlife expert. Also, cartoon farmer, Emer Fudd.
Agriculture Update
A Big Win for Climate Smart Producers 2024-05-07 00:02:21.816
The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and 'Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Progress Updates with Port of Baltimore Ag Shipment Concerns 2024-05-07 00:02:22.158
What is the update regarding cargo shipments and channel restoration over a month after a bridge collapse impeded cargo traffic to and from the Port of Baltimore? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig. U.S. Trade Representative's Office Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Daren Coppock of the Agricultural Retailers Association. Luther Markwart of the American Sugar Alliance.
A Special Year to Spotlight the World's Women Farmers 2024-05-07 00:02:30.024
The world's women farmers will get a lot more attention in 2026. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas Greenfield. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small
Shrinking Drought Coverage of Commodities in Drought 2024-05-07 00:02:26.964
The last April U.S. Drought Monitor reveals not only a contracting of total drought coverage area in drought, but also less drought coverage where various crops and commodities are raised. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
Figuring Out Timeframe for Farm Bill Passage 2024-05-07 00:02:16.045
What are some of the thoughts on whether a 2024 Farm Bill will be passed by Congress and signed into law sometime this year? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union. Joe Gilson of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Jake Westlin of the National Association of Wheat Growers.