Radio Page

What does the famous Groundhog's latest winter outlook mean regarding possible affects to agriculture? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at current and potential freeze conditions this winter in the Southeast quadrant of the country, and how it could affect some regional crops.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes growing areas in the county now covered in snow and ice, and how that will benefit crops now and in coming months.

A Forest Service expert says it’s important to buy or obtain firewood locally as transport from a different area could also bring an invasive pest or disease threat to native plants and trees. (Rod Bain and Sky Stephens of the U.S. Forest Service)

U.S. Forest Service entomologist Sky Stephens provides an example form time spent in Colorado to explain how far invasive plant pest and disease can travel along with out-of-area firewood, and create potential issues for native plants.

A USDA food safety expert provides examples of how to take what is known as the "two-hour rule" in account when practicing food safety for your Super Bowl party. (Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers)

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers discusses the food safety practice of never leaving food out at room temperature for more than two hours, as well as ways to keep food safe.

What were some of the notable news items from USDA's latest Agricultural Prices Report? (Rod Bain)

USDA Friday issued its January Cattle Report, but what did it reveal regarding the size of the nation's cattle inventory? (Rod Bain and Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Livestock analyst Michael McConnell goes over USDA's January Cattle Report and how it translates to either possible herd expansion or continued contraction.