Radio Features Archive

A group of land grant university extension economists and social scientists recently offered their take on 2024 from the perspective of economic trends and challenges for producers. Rod Bain goes over their projections and possibilities in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. James Mintert of Purdue University. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri. Chad Hart of Iowa State University.

USDA recently announced a pilot program designed to grade beef cuts and carcasses remotely. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jennifer Porter of the Agricultural Marketing Service

Severe cold can be dangerous for people and for their pets. Gary Crawford shivers through this report.


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

It's strong, intelligent, cute, but annoying and has become a major nuisance in urban and suburban areas. What is it? Gary Crawford has the answer in this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

If you made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should have included your pets in that resolution. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian.

If you want to try growing your own garden transplants from seed this winter, Gary Crawford has some tips from an expert.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension horticultural expert.

A new USDA pilot program gives small-sized beef processing facilities opportunity for their products to receive USDA grading. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A top USDA official says it will take more than just more money to ensure the success of USDA conservation efforts. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie.

What does USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate reveal regarding wheat production and exports for both Russia and Ukraine? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Various ag trade organizations and commodity groups were again recipients of project funding through two, USDA foreign market development programs. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS; Rod Bain and Chris Jacquette of the Foreign Agricultural Service

A wintertime monthly report issued by USDA fills in the gaps regarding state information on various crops and field conditions. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey