Radio Features Archive

There are many different contexts and approaches when describing food security. Rod Bain looks some of those descriptors as food security in part one of a series, in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ben Carlisle of Case IH. Eloi Corona of the Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance. USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby. Under Secretary for Food Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. National Agricultural Statistics Service statistician Tara Murphy. Alex Turner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger.

A Secretarial memorandum cover department-wide, and public-private efforts for connecting and conserving wildlife habitats through working landscapes. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretaries Robert Bonnie (Farm Production and Conservation), Homer Wilkes (Natural Resources and Environment) and Jenny Moffitt (Marketing and Regulatory Programs). FPAC Senior Advisor Arthur Middleton.

Food price inflation is expected to be very low this year and next. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

What makes the journey of this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree perhaps most unique compared to the trek made by its predecessors to Washington D.C.? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

The holiday shopping season is off to an early start. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay

Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service

***October 15th. 2024 was Global Handwashing Day.***

The latest round of in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments have been announced, including those covering tribal areas. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA has announced a new round of investments in rural clean energy projects. Gary Crawford has the details.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Southeast growers suffering Hurricane Helene related damages and losses will soon receive indemnity payments under a federal crop insurance product based on weather data. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger

Producers and landowners enrolled in various Farm Service Agency conservation and Farm Bill programs are receiving payments associated to their participation. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Demand for beef continues high, despite high prices. Gary Crawford has more.''


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell.