Radio Features Archive

The first round of funding for USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects was recently announced, providing ground level examples of how such opportunities could utilize and quantify climate smart ag practices, value-add commodities, and develop new markets. Rod Bain looks at the scope of these pilot programs in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Getting more of our food from closer to our homes is an idea whose time has really come. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Applications for ReConnect project funding to expand high speed internet access across rural America is now being accepted. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochilt Torres Small

This time of year our houseplants need a little extra care. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

A new podcast borrows from a long running publication series and its highlights of USDA research projects we now find in stores or use in everyday life. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service

The Agriculture Secretary admits the recent interest in a new USDA climate smart ag program, per the number of applications, exceeded expectations. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Pilot projects provide a glimpse into what climate smart commodities look like in terms of potential production methods, products, and markets. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The market situation for U.S. soybeans and corn could turn out to be tighter than had been expected a month ago. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

How's the nation's cotton crop coming along, including the crop in Washington, D.C.? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Terry Cosby, Administrator of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Also, Johnny Cash.

It's shaping up to be an unusual marketing year for rice. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.