Radio Features

The annual events surrounding the presentation of what is known as “The Nobel Prize of Food and Agriculture” make for a week-long celebration of efforts in the realm of improving global food security. Rod Bain recaps this year’s World Food Prize week including sessions within the Norman Borlaug Dialogue in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. 2021 World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Haraksighn Thilstead. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Norman Borlaug. 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Rattan Lal. Nassib Mugwayna of North Carolina State University. Mexican Agriculture Secretary Victor Manuel Villalobos. Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. Kees Diffenthaller of the musical group “Kes”.

Rural broadband efforts are getting another shot in the arm with new funding in USDA's ReConnect program. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Poultry companies are reducing Salmonella contamination in their products, but human illness cases continue high. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin

USDA's latest look at fall fruit and tree nut production indicates varying forecast numbers depending on the commodity. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Jaclyn Kramer

* - ATTN: STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24th - 31st - *

Several studies are ongoing in efforts to protect bat populations and bat habitats from a variety of threats. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service researcher Susan Loeb

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, with Kansas State University Extension

A recent panel brought North American ag leaders together to discuss how their nation's collaborative efforts can help reduce food insecurity and improve ag sustainability around the world. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Mexican Agriculture Secretary Victor Manuel Villalobos. Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.

USDA has a new initiative to reduce problems with salmonella contamination in poultry production from farm to kitchen. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin

New numbers from USDA are adding more evidence to the fact that the U.S. beef herd is shrinking. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

What are some things for landowners to consider when they apply for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs and the technical and financial assistance they provide? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby

Continued research of and innovation within sustainable agricultural systems is the intent of recent USDA grants. Rod Bain reports.

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