Radio Features Archive

The nation's farms and forests are becoming two of the major battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. It's a fight that's entering a new phase. Gary Crawford has the latest on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Troy Heinert, Director of the Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council. Former President John F. Kennedy.

Public-private partnerships are important for future supply chain strengthening and ag production growth in Africa, according to the Agriculture Secretary and others on a panel at the recent U.S.-African Nations Summit. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi. Prime Minister Patrick Achi of Cote D Ivoire. Agnus Kalibata of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. Jason Brantley of Deere and Company.

Holiday food shoppers are getting a little bit of good news about food prices. Food price inflation is slowing. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Recent announcements by USDA's Rural Development mission area highlight the wide range of funding programs available to assist in rural economic development. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal

Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for the lawn and garden enthusiasts on your list? If so, this report from Gary Crawford may help.



PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is a big musical star, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.

The recent U.S. Africa Leaders Summit provided opportunities to announce and explore ways to improve trade relationships and benefits to agriculture to both parties. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The nation's farms and forests are two of the major battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Troy Heinert, Director of the Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council. Former President John F. Kennedy.

USDA recently announced that dairy producers will have more time to enroll for either Dairy Margin Coverage or Supplemental DMC for next year. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

A wide range of weather stemmed from an active weather system in mid-December, but what were some of the potential impacts for agriculture? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Rural and agricultural energy saving efforts are getting a major boost in funding. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack