Radio Page

Are there better days ahead for the nation's hog producers? Gary Crawford has the answer from the experts. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

It has been a quiet Atlantic hurricane season to date. Will that change any time soon? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA recently released a study looking at recent trends of concentration within sectors of agribusiness and what that may mean regarding competition. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher James MacDonald

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both normal to above normal temperatures and precipitation are expected across much of the country for the period of August 1 - 7.

USDA recently announced the enrollment numbers in the latest round of acreage sign-ups for the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Two USDA cattle reports show no signs of an end to the beef herd contraction. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

A health and safety expert says anyone out in severe heat for any length of time should be aware of the serious signs of heat stress and heat stroke. (Gary Crawford and Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor)

Expert says heat illness is a complex medical issue and it's hard to know who is and who isn't susceptible to it. (Gary Crawford and Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor, Dee Jepsen)

Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor, saying sometimes your skin will give you the first clue that you may be suffering from heat stress.

Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor, describing muscle cramps as a heat stress warning sign.