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Corn Markets React to Acreage/'Stocks Reports 2024-06-28 00:01:00.024
Corn markets reacted to USDA reports on planted acreage an stocks. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)
Actuality: Corn Growers Storing a Lot of Corn on the Farm 2024-06-28 00:00:24.120
USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer says corn growers are storing a large percentage of their corn on the farm, up37% from last year.
Soybean Market Reacts to Acreage/Stocks Reports 2024-06-28 00:01:00.024
Soybean markets reacted so USDA's soybean acreage and stocks data. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)
Actuality: A Big Boost in Durum Planted Acerage 2024-06-28 00:00:28.008
USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer talks about the 29% increase in Durum wheat acreage.
Midwest Flood Event and Impacts 2024-06-28 00:01:00.081
Flooding continues along parts of the Midwest after a heavy rain event, bringing impacts to crops and expected downstream floods. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Heavy Precipitation and Midwest Flooding 2024-06-28 00:00:42.083
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps the weekend flood event leading to heavy floods in a concentrated area of the Midwest.
Actuality: Flooding on the Big and Little Sioux Rivers 2024-06-28 00:00:55.849
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the impacts of flooding along two river basins in areas of the Midwest.
Actuality: Record Flood Levels on Midwest Rivers 2024-06-28 00:00:59.245
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reports on various Midwest rivers noting areas of record flooding during the last week of June.
Actuality: Potential Midwest Flooding in the Coming Week 2024-06-28 00:00:58.984
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at forecasts for potential flood events along Midwest River basins as floodwaters move downstream over the next week.
Producer Prices Slightly Higher in May 2024-06-28 00:01:00.342
USDA's latest Agricultural Prices report indicates growers received slightly more for their commodities than the prior month. (Rod Bain)
A Wide Range of Beef Prices for Holiday Grilling 2024-06-28 00:00:59.448
If you love to grill beef at your cookout, you will find a wide range of products and prices to choose from. Some cuts may even be lower priced than last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)
How To Avoid Two July 4th Cookout Catastrophes 2024-06-28 00:01:00.264
Food safety experts say many of the food poisoning cases that will flare up on and right after July 4th will be from two common grilling mistakes. (Gary Crawford and USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers)
****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov***
Actuality: Three Ways to Get Expert In-Person Food Safety Info 2024-06-28 00:00:46.920
Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, outlining several ways you can get food safety questions answered live by real experts.
ELAP Expands to Address H5N1 in Dairy Cows 2024-06-27 00:00:59.585
The Agriculture Secretary Thursday announced expansion of a USDA emergency disaster program to assist dairy growers with herds impacted by the H5N1 virus. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: Intent on ELAP Expansion 2024-06-27 00:00:46.132
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the intent behind the addition of dairy cattle infected with the H5N1 virus as eligible for a USDA disaster assistance program.
Actuality: ELAP Eligibility and H5N1 Infected Dairy Cows 2024-06-27 00:00:59.585
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the eligibility requirements for producers of H5N1 infected dairy cattle to apply for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish Program.
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Agriculture USA
How to Avoid Turning that 4th of July Cookout into a Sickout 2024-06-25 00:05:00.382
This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. On this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has some tips from an expert on how to keep cookouts from being sickouts. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and 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
Consumer Time
The Cost of that Fourth of July Burger 2024-06-25 00:02:45.624
Will we be paying more than last year for that Fourth of July hamburger? Gary Crawford has answer. '
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer;
Taking Time to Talk Cherries 2024-06-25 00:02:57.162
What does the forecast look like for cherry production and availability - both sweet and tart cherries - this summer? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service
Watch for Symptoms of Heat Stress and Stroke 2024-06-25 00:02:49.680
Heat stress and stroke can sneak up on you without you being fully aware of it. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.
Heat Stroke in Dogs---Signs to Watch for. 2024-06-25 00:03:00.240
Just like people, dogs can suffer heat stroke as well.? Here are some signs to look for. when you take your dog out in severe heat. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.
Handling the Heat While Working Outside 2024-06-25 00:02:54.456
If you are trying to work outside in severe heat, an expert has some tips to help keep you safe from heat stroke. Gary Crawford has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ohio State University professor Dee Jepsen.
Agriculture Update
Ag Efforts and Accomplishments within Presidential Export Council 2024-06-25 00:02:07.817
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on efforts to expand farm and food exports before the President’s Export Council. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
A New Tool to Assist ELAP Applicants 2024-06-25 00:02:23.412
A new online tool is now available for producers submitting applications to ELAP - one of USDA's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux
A Look at One USDA Lineage 2024-06-25 00:02:28.845
An Iowa State University official makes a case of connection between her land grant institution and some of the more prominent leaders over the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen
Technical Assistance for Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Projects 2024-06-25 00:02:29.968
USDA and various partners offer technical assistance to entities wishing to expand local meat and poultry processing capacity. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the Flower Hill Institute
A Native and Tribal-Centric Ag Trade Mission 2024-06-25 00:02:11.552
USDA’s recent Agricultural Trade Mission focused on tribal and native oriented ag export opportunities was a first. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor