Radio Features

What does USDA’s latest edition of its annual “Rural America at a Glance” report indicate regarding population, demographic, and economic trends in rural areas? Rod Bain looks at some of the findings in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service

What are some of the population, demographic, and economic trends found in USDA's latest edition of its annual reports focused on rural America? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service

Holiday food shoppers are likely to find the lowest prices in years for turkeys. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Classic film director, Alfred Hitchcock. USDA economist, Michael McConnell.

Hosting this year's Thanksgiving dinner? An expert has some advice about how much turkey to buy. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the 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 ****

Want to really sabotage that holiday dinner you're preparing? Here are some simple things that could do just that. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers 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 ****

Certain common holiday foods can cause serious problems for dogs or cats that get into those foods. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University.

The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments is not the final step in approval and implementation of these adjustments. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale

Every November is election season for USDA’s Farm Service Agency as ballots arrive to determine County Committee seats. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Nominations are now being accepted for a unique USDA committee that provides input on various ag statistical surveys and reports. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Joe Prusacki of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

The United Nations Climate Change Conference offers U.S. ag interests an opportunity to explain to the world how farmers and foresters provide a myriad of climate mitigation methods. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union. Hannah Thompson-Weeman of the Animal Agriculture Alliance.

This is a critical time for the turkey industy. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell.