Radio Features

A Presidential Executive Order designed to improve competition in the economy includes aspects that will increase competition within parts of agriculture. Rod Bain looks at some of those actions in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The Agriculture Department has been involved on various levels in the development of controlled environment agriculture over the last two decades. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Acting Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economists Chavanda Jacobs-Young

Science has proven food can be grown indoors, but can it be grown so that it suits the consumer's pallet and wallet? Gary Crawford has more.



PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Roberto Lopez and Christopher Peterson of Michigan State University.

The government's new Dietary Guidelines have a top limit on daily sodium intake. Most of us are far above that limit. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University extension nutrition expert.

The number of disease cases connected to ticks has more than doubled in the last 15 years, according to the CDC. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Professor Emeritus and extension entomologist, Lee Townsend.

A variety of strategies and resources are available to those suffering one or more chronic conditions to manage their symptoms and enjoy a high quality of life. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kai Gritter of Michigan State University Extension

What are some of the directives to the Agriculture Department related to a Presidential Executive Order on economic competition? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The Agriculture Department recently announced a significant investment in the nation's meat and poultry processing facilities to create greater resiliency and productivity. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The latest USDA update on agricultural trade continues to show remarkable increases in U.S. exports. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist.

Greater producer flexibility and encouragement to grow cover crops are behind a new measure included within USDA's prevented planting coverage. Rod Bain reports.

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

USDA is encouraging voluntary participation in climate-smart agricultural practices, especially in a pilot program that targets producers in 10 states. Stephanie Ho has more on the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs.