Radio Features

The war in Ukraine is having ramifications far beyond its own borders, especially on the world food and agricultural stage. Gary Crawford explains on this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

The recent G7 Agricultural Ministers meeting resulted in discussion about, expression of, and proposed actions to address, world food security issues such as those associated with the Ukrainian conflict. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Putting meat on the grill this summer and next summer will cost us more than last year, especially for beef. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

Many outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert 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***

The CDC says millions of us will get sick this summer from outdoor grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has an expert list of the three biggest goofs.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also, Larry, Moe and Curly.


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

If squirrels are using your attic for a hotel and are driving you nuts, Gary Crawford has this report on ways to evict those critters.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, Kansas State University extension wildlife specialist. Also, Rocky, the Flying Squirrel.

The Agriculture Secretary spent time after the recent G7 ag ministers meeting to visit with counterparts from nations on a variety of issues. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Several USDA officials have provided testimony to Congress in recent weeks as it prepares to develop a new Farm Bill. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

When will we see a turnaround in the current global low supply and high price wheat situation? Gary Crawford has more in this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Joe Glauber with the International Food Policy Institute. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

We may see a significant surge of beef hitting the market over the next few months, but after that it's a different story. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

The Philippines has been on our nation’s radar for some time for increased ag export opportunities, and a USDA official explains why. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek