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The United States through its various international food aid programs, is boosting its effort to reduce food insecurity around the world. Rod Bain looks at some current and future examples of these efforts in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Agency for International...

The U.S. and United Arab Emirates formally announced a global coailtion incorporating agriculture as a key part of climate mitigation and sustainability efforts. Rod Bain provides information on the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate - AIM for Climate - in this edition of "Agriculture USA"...

What kind of weather patterns will this coming winter bring to us? Gary Crawford gets latest forecast from the experts on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Jon Gottschalck, with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

The annual events surrounding the presentation of what is known as “The Nobel Prize of Food and Agriculture” make for a week-long celebration of efforts in the realm of improving global food security. Rod Bain recaps this year’s World Food Prize week including sessions within the Norman Borlaug...

Hemp is an old crop with a lot of old history, but it's writing some new history right now. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history researcher, Anne Effland. Former Presidents Richard Nixon and Donald Trump. Gerald Tillman with USDA's...

Medical experts are trying to dispel the many myths and misconceptions that have sprung up about the Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford looks at a few of these on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of...

Several rural healthcare facilities have been able to expand facilities thanks in part to USDA Rural Development grants and loans. In turn, that has led to expanded and much needed services and staff in the communities they serve. Rod Bain looks at examples of Rural Development funding and the role...

With several in the farm, food, and forest sectors experiencing economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department offers aid through various and specific programs. Rod Bain looks at some of these offerings within this suite of pandemic relief and recovery programs in...

Shocks to the U.S. beef supply chain the past two years has led to discussions and study on how to improve resiliency throughout the system. Rod Bain and economic experts of the livestock sector look at ways that supply disruptions can be minimized, and product availability is not reduced, in this...

We're drinking more and more coffee and consuming more and more caffeine. This trend has both positive and negative aspects. Gary Crawford explores both on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Comedian, Tim Hawkins. Kansas State University Extension scientist, Karen...