Radio Features

Awareness efforts are making headway to reduce and remove stigmas associated with mental health issues in rural America, making such matters easier to discuss. This is allowing more people to reach out to those who may need help. Rod Bain looks at efforts in increasing rural mental health awareness and examples of how an individual can help someone in need in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm broadcaster Brian Winnekins.

When our children are frightened by the bad news they may hear, what can we say and do to help them? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist.

Does our diet really matter when it comes to whether or not we contract Alzheimer's disease? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension food scientist, Karen Blakeslee.

A lot of work is going into that vegetable garden of yours, but how can you keep the critters from stealing you blind? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, retired Kansas State University extension wildlife expert. Also, cartoon farmer, Emer Fudd.

Squirrels in your attic can be a real problem. Gary Crawford has this report on steps you can take to try to keep them from getting in.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University extension wildlife expert, Charlie Lee. Also comedian, Jeff Foxworthy.

Strawberries are popular to many consumers, but what are some fun facts and tips on growing and eating this fruit? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Veg-U-cators Chatelle Oyi and Nikita Vivekanandan

The first tranche of money to producers eligible under a new USDA disaster relief program will soon be sent out. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Many farmers are struggling to crops planted this year, but one economist says the struggle could pay off later on. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

How much will the war in Ukraine reduce that nation's crop production and crop exports? Gary Crawford has this report on a new USDA forecast.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Community Advisory Committee has recently been rechartered, and given a charge topic by EPA's Administrator. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and EPA Administrator Micheal Regan

USDA recently announced updates to insurance products starting next crop year designed to give livestock and dairy producers greater flexibilities. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Flournoy