Radio Features

Farmers and the ag industry are becoming more involved in sharing what they do, and how they do it, with everyone, whether its talking in person, using social media, or providing a tour of the farm. Rod Bain talks with farm industry members about explaining agriculture to you and I in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Hannah Thompson-Weeman of the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Dairy farmers Ben Sowers and Lauren Bray. Sarah Macedo of CropLife America.

The Agriculture Secretary makes the case how crucial improvements are needed for community, transportation, and broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A New Forest Service Chief is taking the helm at the height of a devastating and dangerous wildfire season. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.

* - ATTN: Stations - National Farmers Markets Week is August 1 -7. - *

National Farmers Market Week gives opportunity for customers, producers, and communities to celebrate the economic and social contributions of these entities. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christina Connel of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

This summer has been brutal to a lot of us and may be causing problems for the trees in our yards. Gary Crawford has this report on thirsty trees.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Charles Barden, Kansas State University extension forester.

USDA research facilities are taking a closer look at bacteria biofilms in meat processing plants, and how they play a role both in creating or preventing pathogens associated with foodborne illness. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Rong Wang.

USDA has a brand new program designed to help solve a very old problem. Gary Crawford has this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock. Dania Davey with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.

The Agriculture Secretary says improvements to our nation's transportation systems is vital in keeping the competitive advantage of U.S. agriculture in the global markets. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A better and more resilient world food system---that is the goal of an upcoming U.N. summit meeting. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.

The recent discovery of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere has U.S. officials and swine producers bolstering biosecurity to prevent this devastating disease from entering our country. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinary Officer Jack Shere

How has the Phase One Trade Agreement between the U.S. and China so far benefitted our nation's ag sector, and what are some items in the deal that perhaps need further study? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Jason Hafemeister.