Radio Features Archive

USDA recently issued a report looking at how global production of agricultural production has grown and developed over a six-decade period, including in the realm of sustainability. Rod Bain delves into the findings of this study in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Keith Fuglie

The first so-called "climate smart" food product is hitting grocery shelves. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Arkansas farmer, Jim Whitaker.

A demonstration of ag’s future personnel base was on display as part of USDA’s 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small. Crystal Salazar.

It is not just the name of what was previously known as the U.S. Spring Flood Outlook that is different about 2024's forecast of potential flood events this season. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

It's just about time to do some needed spring yard work. Gary Crawford springs into action with this report.


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

Whether municipal, commercial, or homeowner, knowing how to monitor and control mosquito populations will keep these pests from overpopulating later in the Spring and Summer. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jamie Kopco of Penn State University Extension

The recent collapse of a bridge at the entry point of a major U.S. port could lead to potential issues for parts of our nation’s ag supply chain. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig.

The first so-called "climate smart" food product is hitting grocery shelves. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Arkansas farmer, Jim Whitaker.

Corn and soybean prices are being supported by information in USDA's Prospective Planting Report. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The nation's hog producers are doing all they can to cope with some challenging market conditions. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell.

USDA recently issued a report looking at how global production of agricultural production has grown and developed over a six-decade period, including in the realm of sustainability. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Keith Fuglie