Radio Features Archive

Some of the most skillful and professional pilots in the country are not employed by the military or the major airlines. They're employed by farmers. Gary Crawford gives us a look at the modern agricultural aviation industry on this aerial edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Jim Perrin, agricultural aviator from Bancroft, Wisconsin and President of the National Agricultural Aviation Association

USDA has raised its forecast for 2022 retail food prices. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

Just how hot has it been in some areas of the country during the recent heat wave that has covered most of the nation? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

As nationwide temperatures remain extremely hot, the need to keep pet cools increases in importance. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Many of the best pilots are not with the military or the airlines. They are hired by farmers to protect their crops. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jim Perrin, Wisconsin agricultural aviator. And the cast of the original Top Gun movie.

Scammers are using phones emails and other means to get hold of our money. Gary Crawford has a report on how to scam the scammers.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Barbara Stockebrand, Kansas State University Extension educator. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.

The Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator and head of a U.S. delegation talks about the recent ag trade mission to the Philippines. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley

The nation's beef cattle producers are still in the midst of reducing the herd and cutting beef production. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

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The nomination deadline is coming up for potential candidates for this year's Farm Service Agency County Committee elections. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Crops across Europe are being hit hard by a relentless and severe heat wave and there's little relief in sight. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Eric Luebehusen, USDA meteorologist.

Many of the top U.S. pilots are not employed by the military or the major airlines. They're employed by farmers. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Jim Perrin, agricultural aviator from Bancroft, Wisconsin and President of the National Agricultural Aviation Association