Radio Features

If there was any doubt that the beef cattle inventory is contracting, the latest USDA numbers have erased that doubt.


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

The Forest Service is involved in projects to improve the recreational experience of National Forest visitors today and to re-imagine what that experience might be in the future. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service. Former President Teddy Roosevelt.

Reducing human illnesses caused by salmonella in poultry products is the goal of a proposed new USDA plan. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin

October is National Cooperative Month – placing a spotlight on this business model and its significance both to the American and rural economies and services. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small

A long running USDA grant program aids schools in upgrading equipment in their kitchens, boosting efforts towards greater efficiency and improved nutrition for students. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long

What kinds of recreation, beyond the traditional, should National Forests offer for us in the future? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service.

An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 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. ***

Recent USDA forecasts indicate concerns about Sunshine State orange production this year even before Hurricane Ian's recent visit to Florida. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

October’s U.S. wheat supply and demand estimate and its adjustments are notable in several instances, due in part to previous reports look at our nation’s wheat crop and stocks. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Water levels on several major rivers are falling to levels that could pose problems for grain barge navigation. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Singer /Song Writers, Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Rivers.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency recently announced improvements to two of its revenue-based crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger