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Topsoil moisture for the country continues to decrease due to the heat and dryness of summer in some parts of the U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
National pasture and rangeland condition ratings to start August reflect the impacts of summer heat and growing drought within regions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable very poor to poor pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending August Fourth.
Good growing conditions for the new crops are making for not-so-good marketing conditions for what'left of the old crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
USDA is about to publish new crop production forecasts for crops and countries around the world. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairnan Mark Jekanowski.)
An expert says take care of your brain. It's the only one you've got. Today on this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has expert advice on how to boost your brain. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson, with Kansas State University Extension.
How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was Hurricane Debby, and how could its remnants impact ag along its path? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr.Emilio Esteban. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's...
Remnants of Hurricane Debby are expected to merge with a cold front later this week, resulting in heavy precipitations along much of the East Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.