Radio Features Archive

An expert says we dog owners should know that very high temperatures can be dangerous for us and for our pets. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

Xochitl Torres Small's journey in the process to become the Agriculture Department's number two official is now complete. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small

A new report from the Labor Department has some encouraging news about retail food prices. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Scammers are using phones and every other electronic means to get hold of our money. Gary Crawford has a report on how to defeat these scammers.


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

The latest efforts to fight an invasive pest harmful to grapes and other crops involves a five-year strategy developed in part by USDA. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Travis of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

We all enjoy safe foods from all over the world, thanks in part to a special scientific organization of the U.N. Gary Crawford has more.

U.S. agricultural exports are running behind last year's blistering pace. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

A surprising USDA wheat forecast caused a bit of a shakeup in wheat markets. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jerry Lee Lewis. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The sorghum industry’s checkoff program uses both its marketing and research arms to develop and promote value-added products for consumers, especially those overseas. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Norma Ritz Johnson of United Sorghum Checkoff Program

How might El Nino climatic conditions pose problems for agriculture in different areas of the world? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg

How much do certain farm practices help in fighting climate change? There's a new project to nail that down. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. White House National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.