Radio Features Archive
The Past, Present and Future of Recreation in the National Forests
00:05:00.016The Forest Service is involved in projects to improve the recreational experience of National Forest visitors today and to re-imagine what that experience might be in the future. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service. Former President Teddy Roosevelt.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service. Former President Teddy Roosevelt.
USDA Has a Plan to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses from Poultry Products
00:02:30.282Reducing human illnesses caused by salmonella in poultry products is the goal of a proposed new USDA plan. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin
Highlighting the Economic Power of Cooperatives
00:02:55.008October is National Cooperative Month – placing a spotlight on this business model and its significance both to the American and rural economies and services. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small
Supporting Equipment Improvements in School Kitchens
00:02:38.424A long running USDA grant program aids schools in upgrading equipment in their kitchens, boosting efforts towards greater efficiency and improved nutrition for students. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long
What is the Future of Recreation in Our National Forests?
00:02:58.259What kinds of recreation, beyond the traditional, should National Forests offer for us in the future? Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service.
Keeping Scary Bacteria from Haunting Your Halloween Party
00:03:00.271An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***
Concerns about Florida's Orange Crop
00:02:17.088Recent USDA forecasts indicate concerns about Sunshine State orange production this year even before Hurricane Ian's recent visit to Florida. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service
USDA Small Grain Reports and Latest Domestic Wheat Balance Sheet
00:02:10.632October’s U.S. wheat supply and demand estimate and its adjustments are notable in several instances, due in part to previous reports look at our nation’s wheat crop and stocks. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski
Water Levels Low on Several Major Rivers. Could Slow Grain Traffic.
00:02:30.021Water levels on several major rivers are falling to levels that could pose problems for grain barge navigation. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Singer /Song Writers, Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Rivers.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Singer /Song Writers, Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Rivers.
The Latest on Two Crop Insurance Products
00:02:28.872USDA’s Risk Management Agency recently announced improvements to two of its revenue-based crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger
Disasters, On-Site Grain Storage, and USDA Assistance
00:02:25.824A new USDA program is assisting producers in the rebuild of on-farm grain storage sites after previous facilities were destroyed by natural disaster. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux