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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...
A new component to the American Climate Corps is now taking applications for training in various natural resources conservation efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. National Association of...
The Agriculture Secretary expressed concern about the reported number of total farms and total farmland within the 2022 Census of Agriculture released Tuesday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
A USDA program with an unusual name supports states and territories in their plant pest and disease prevention efforts, including recent project funding awards. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt. Samantha Simon of the Animal...
What are some of the notable data points regarding the 2022 Census of Agriculture’s study of farm products and value? (Rod Bain and Bryan Combs of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
An expert says if you are over 65 years of age, many phone and online scammers may be targeting you. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Barbara Stockebrand, Extension educator at Kansas State University.
The latest USDA Census of Agriculture offers new categories of information to glean and what has changed regarding farm operations since 2017. (Rod Bain and Bryan Combs of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
Unique plant characteristics coupled with an outlaw past provides challenges in building up hemp germplasms to use in developing future plant traits and consumer products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research geneticist Zach Stansell
The 2022 Census of Agriculture provides a gamut of demographic information – between young farmers and another increase in average age of ag operators. (Rod Bain and Bryan Combs of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
USDA announced that people recovering from the impact of recent wildfires and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.