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Vilsack on the Farm Bill Process   2024-07-05 00:00:59.688
What does Tom Vilsack think will be needed in order for a new farm bill to be passed? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Clock Ticking on Passage of New Farm Bill   2024-07-05 00:00:34.872
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the clock is ticking on the crafting and passage of a new farm bill.

New Specialty Crop and Organic Crop Insurance Offerings Soon Available   2024-07-05 00:01:00.395
USDA recently announced some specialty crop and organic growers will have expanded crop insurance options available starting in the 2025 crop year. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

Actuality: Expanded Specialty Crop and Organic Coverage in 2025   2024-07-05 00:00:59.480
Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains expanding crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers starting in the 2025 crop year.

XActuality: Timeframe to Roll Out Crop Insurance Products   2024-07-05 00:00:52.035
Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains the need to announce new and expanded crop insurance products well before the upcoming crop year.

Drought Coverage by Commodity Mixed Entering into July   2024-07-05 00:00:59.350
Some crop production areas are reporting drought coverage on the rise since mid-June, as reflected in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor commodities in drought outlook. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Commodities in Drought Coverage   2024-07-05 00:00:44.695
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the July 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor regarding crops like spring wheat, and commodities such as hay and cattle in drought.

Actuality: Southern Crops in Drought Coverage   2024-07-05 00:00:53.368
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about recent drought coverage percentages for Southern crops such as cotton, peanuts, and rice.

Turnaround in Nationwide Drought Coverage   2024-07-03 00:00:59.402
U.S. drought coverage is on the rise after reaching a four-year low last month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Drought Coverage Expansion   2024-07-03 00:01:00.003
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the dramatic increases within some of the categories of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending July 2.

Actuality: Extreme to Exceptional Drought Categories   2024-07-03 00:00:54.648
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at D3 and D4 drought coverage across the country for period ending July 2.

Increasing Coverage of Topsoil Moisture Shortage   2024-07-03 00:00:59.846
USDA's final look at topsoil moisture conditions in June shows a growing area of shortage nationwide and in various regions of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Shortage by State   2024-07-03 00:00:42.866
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states and regions recording topsoil moisture shortage for the period ending June 30.

Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Surplus by State   2024-07-03 00:00:24.868
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the states with notable topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for the period ending June 30.

Any Adjustments in Pasture and Rangeland Condition Ratings?   2024-07-03 00:00:59.742
What changes, if any, were found in the latest USDA domestic pasture and rangeland conditions report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Pasture and Rangeland Good to Excellent Conditions by State   2024-07-03 00:00:45.949
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of states reporting notable good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions ratings for the period ending June 30.


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Agriculture USA


Celebrating Eight Decades of Smokey Bear   2024-07-02 00:05:00.068
The national symbol of wildfire prevention, and the public service campaign that created him, reached the eightieth anniversary mark in 2024. Rod Bain looks as some of the cultural and cumulative impacts of Smokey Bear in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Smokey Bear. U.S. Forest Service Historian Lincoln Bramwell.

Consumer Time


A National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste   2024-07-02 00:02:51.624
What is the make-up and breakdown of a new Federal strategy to reduce food loss and waste and increase recycling of organic materials? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby

Piloting Composting and Food Waste Reduction Efforts   2024-07-02 00:02:45.694
Entities wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse

Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts   2024-07-02 00:02:44.284
Selected communities now have assistance in developing wildfire defense plans, thanks in part to recently awarded U.S. Forest Service grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Simpkins of the Forest Service

Keep Your Hands Clean if You Are Cooking Out This Holiday Week   2024-07-02 00:03:00.114
Most outdoor holiday grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov***

Afraid of Snakes? You're Not Alone.   2024-07-02 00:02:58.272
If you are very afraid of snakes, you are not alone. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University wildlife management specialist, Drew Ricketts.

Agriculture Update


Another Effort to Address H5N1 in Dairy Cows   2024-07-02 00:02:26.128
USDA recently announced an expansion of one of its emergency disaster assistance programs in efforts to assist dairy growers impacted by the H5N1 virus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Another Step Toward More Fairness in Livestock Dealings   2024-07-02 00:02:25.896
The USDA is taking another step toward more fairness in livestock industry dealings. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust

Market Reactions to USDA Acreage/Stocks Reports   2024-07-02 00:02:27.216
Corn and soybean markets reacted strongly to this past Friday's USDA reports on planted acreage and stocks. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Most Trends Up in Latest Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report   2024-07-02 00:02:01.182
Most categories in USDA's latest Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report showed year over year increases, yet producers are holding back in one category. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

Collaboration in Dairy Resource Management Research   2024-07-02 00:02:28.741
A nationwide research effort continues in determining soil health and manure management within dairy operations, and what that means from both economic and environmental perspectives. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Victor Green of Dairy Management Incorporated. April Leytem of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. Mara Cloutier of the Soil Health Institute.