Radio Features Archive
An Epidemic of Pet Obesity
00:05:00.094If you are still trying to keep your New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should include your pets in those resolutions. On this edition of "Agriculture USA" Gary Crawford reports on what some say is an epidemic of pet obesity and what we pet owners can do about it.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.
Falling Food Prices?
00:02:54.863A new inflation report shows food price inflation is slowing down to a crawl. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.
Warm Temperatures of 2023 in Record List
00:02:51.572How did last year’s average warm temperature for the U.S. compare to previous ones, and would that figure be considered record setting? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
Supporting Higher Blends Renewable Fuel Infrastructure
00:02:38.615USDA’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program continues its support of expanding biofuel production and use through recently announced project grant awards. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Iowa State Director Theresa Greenfield)
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Iowa State Director Theresa Greenfield)
Some True Lies about Tornadoes
00:03:00.375Knowing what's true and what's false about tornadoes could save your life. Gary Crawford has more.
***Even though it's mid-winter, tornadoes have already claimed lives as storms recently swept across the South. ***
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.
***Even though it's mid-winter, tornadoes have already claimed lives as storms recently swept across the South. ***
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.
Still Feel Fat after the Holidays? Your Pet May Also Be Feeling Fat.
00:02:41.515Ducks are supposed to waddle, but not your pet cat or dog. Gary Crawford reports on what some see as an epidemic of overweight pets.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.
Trends in USDA January Quarterly Stocks Forecasts
00:02:27.774USDA notes increases in both corn and soybean stocks but what is behind the rise in both categories? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer
The Interest in India as an Ag Trade Market
00:02:29.603India is among the nations scheduled to receive a USDA-led agricultural trade mission in 2024, yet what makes this country intriguing as a potential export market? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service
USDA Now Accepting Continuous CRP Applications
00:02:29.733USDA is once again accepting applications for Continuous Conservation Reserve Programs. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President Ronald Reagan. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President Ronald Reagan. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency.
Application Process Underway for Federal Ag Trade Advisory Committees
00:02:29.498USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is accepting application through January 31st for positions on federal ag trade advisory committees. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S. Farm Exports Face Headwinds
00:02:26.233U.S. agricultural exports are facing headwinds. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie. USDA economist, Bart Kenner.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie. USDA economist, Bart Kenner.