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Gardening Tips for Gardening Newbies

00:05:00.094 2022-04-12   
If you are thinking about taking up vegetable gardening for the first time, Gary Crawford has some expert advice for you on this edition of Agriculture USA.


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

Springing into Action with Spring Yard Work

00:02:48.620 2022-04-12   
For most of us winter is finally pretty much in the rearview mirror, so it's time to do some needed work on the yard. Gary Crawford has more.


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

Some Tips for Gardening Newbies

00:03:00.244 2022-04-12   
Have you decided to try growing some vegetables for the first time? In this report Gary Crawford has an expert with some advice for you.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State Unversity Extension gardening expert.

Rolling Restaurants--A Growing Business

00:03:00.323 2022-04-12   
Many Americans are choosing not to go to a restaurant to eat, but instead to have the restaurant come to them. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Hudson Riehl, with the National Restaurant Association.

Be Careful about Eating those Easter eggs. That's No Yolk.

00:03:00.375 2022-04-12   
Those Easter eggs may be fun to decorate and nice to look at, but think twice before you eat those eggs. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

Bunnies--Pioneers in Food Home Delivery

00:03:00.062 2022-04-12   
Why do we color eggs and then hide them from view? Why do bunnies do home delivery of eggs and otherfoods? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Comedian, Jim Gaffigan.

Vilsack: Poultry Industry Biosecurity Can't Be Emphasized Enough

00:02:30.334 2022-04-12   
USDA officials say that for the poultry industry right now there's no such thing as too much biosecurity. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. Jack Shere, Associate Administrator of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

U.S. Ag. Exports on Way to Best Year Ever

00:02:30.021 2022-04-12   
If the first few months of this fiscal year are any indication, FY22 could be the best agricultural export year ever. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

Ukraine Conflict and Latest USDA Global Supply - Demand Estimates

00:02:14.844 2022-04-12   
What are some of the impacts of the conflict in Ukraine on USDA supply and demand projections for certain commodities? Rod Bain reports.

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

Concern Continue over Drought Coverage in Commodity Areas

00:02:03.062 2022-04-12   
The U.S. Drought Monitor to start April continues to show a significant area of crop and livestock production land covered in drought - a trend that continues to worry producers. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Supporting Research in Animal Disease Prevention and Eradication

00:02:20.146 2022-04-12   
Animal disease prevention and vaccine development are among the focal points of recent grants supporting innovative research in animal health. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Carrie Castille
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