Radio Features Archive

Several in the farm and food industry are participating in USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program or are indirectly involved and supporting various projects within this framework. What are the thoughts of some in agriculture about the potential of new climate solutions and new climate smart commodity markets within the Partnership? Rod Bain talks with ag sector representatives in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Corey Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute. Tim Lust of National Sorghum Producers. Cheslea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association. Kellie Bray of CropLife America.

Will food shoppers see lower prices at the grocery store next year? Gary Crawford has one exxpert's answer in this report.



PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Shoppers are seeing some very high prices for eggs. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

What are some of the ways our nation’s specialty crop sector are supported in marketing and research efforts through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant and Specialty Crop Multi-State Programs? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt.

Football season means it's also tailgate party season. Here's how to avoid food poisoning problems at the party. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***

How are sheep and solar panels connected to a USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities funded research project? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Pete Camino of the American Lamb Board

Eggs are living up to their reputation as a volatile product. Gary Crawford has more on the wild egg market.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst,Shayle Shagam.

A recent panel contained dialogue between some of those who held the post as USDA’s top economic advisor – including former Chief Economists. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Current USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economics Randy Russell. Former Assistant Secretaries for Economics Robert Thompson and Dan Sumner. Former Chief Economist Joe Glauber and Rob Johansson.

What are some of the findings within the latest USDA Census of Agriculture regarding potential trends and data about controlled environment agriculture operations and crops? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA horticultural researcher James Altland

The USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows there's money to be made in the cattle business right now. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Several in the food and farm production arena believe USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program can provide opportunities for increased conservation practices and new market opportunities. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Tim Lust of the National Sorghum Producers. Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association.