Radio Features
Building a More Resilient Beef Supply Chain
00:05:00.094 2021-09-21Shocks to the U.S. beef supply chain the past two years has led to discussions and study on how to improve resiliency throughout the system. Rod Bain and economic experts of the livestock sector look at ways that supply disruptions can be minimized, and product availability is not reduced, in this edition of "Agriculture USA".
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Keri Jacobs of University of Missouri Extension. RaboAgriFinance Analyst Dustin Aherin. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University Extension. The University of Minnesota's Jennifer van de Ligt.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Keri Jacobs of University of Missouri Extension. RaboAgriFinance Analyst Dustin Aherin. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University Extension. The University of Minnesota's Jennifer van de Ligt.
Mystifying Myths about Covid-19 Vaccinations. Part 2
00:03:00.244 2021-09-21There are many false rumors and beliefs about Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford has another report on another batch of vaccine misinformation.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.
What's Next on the Covid-19 Vaccination Front?
00:03:00.976 2021-09-21What's next on the Covid-19 vaccination front? Medical experts are trying to answer that and many other questions. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus at the University of Iowa.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus at the University of Iowa.
USDA Highlights How Food Waste is Linked to Climate Change
00:03:00.035 2021-09-21USDA is highlighting how food loss and waste is directly related to climate change. Stephanie Ho has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. EPA Administrator Michael Regan. Sarah Feteih, San Diego Food System Alliance. Wayne Hubbard, Re-London, London Waste and Recycling Board.
**EDS: The United Nations Food Systems Summit is Sep. 23.**
PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. EPA Administrator Michael Regan. Sarah Feteih, San Diego Food System Alliance. Wayne Hubbard, Re-London, London Waste and Recycling Board.
**EDS: The United Nations Food Systems Summit is Sep. 23.**
Comment Time Underway for Cell-Based Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
00:02:37.022 2021-09-21The public will have a brief window to comment on proposed rulemaking regarding labeling of cultured cell-based meat and poultry products. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matthew Michael of the Food Safety and Inspection Service
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matthew Michael of the Food Safety and Inspection Service
2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Active So Far
00:02:57.893 2021-09-21This year's Atlantic hurricane season has been an active one, yet that may come as a surprise to some. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
Vilsack on Potential Ag Trade Opportunities
00:02:24.535 2021-09-21The Agriculture Secretary recently explains what he sees as market opportunities for U.S. ag exports, both from existing and possibly new trading partners. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
African Swine Fever--What's at Stake for the Pork Industry?
00:02:30.099 2021-09-21The stakes are very high in the battle to keep African Swine Fever out of the U.S. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Patrick Webb, Director of Swine Health with the National Pork Board.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Patrick Webb, Director of Swine Health with the National Pork Board.
Creating a More Resilient Beef Supply Chain
00:02:21.740 2021-09-21Land grant university economists recently weighed in on discussions on the nations' beef supply chain and how to make it more resilient during shock events. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University. Keri Jacobs of the University of Missouri. Jennifer van de Ligt of the University of Minnesota.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University. Keri Jacobs of the University of Missouri. Jennifer van de Ligt of the University of Minnesota.
Extending the PLIP Sign-Up Deadline
00:02:12.258 2021-09-21Swine, chicken, and turkey producers who suffered losses from lack of access to processing facilities during the pandemic now have more time to sign-up for a USDA pandemic assistance program. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux
Cultivating Yields of Farm Safety Through Communication
00:02:21.400 2021-09-21* - STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 19 - 25 - *
Outreach continues to grow regarding education of farm safety and health to both ag producers and the general public. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Retired volunteer firefighter Jim Bertling. Dermatologist Dana Ward. Veterinarian and author Temple Grandin. Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center.
Outreach continues to grow regarding education of farm safety and health to both ag producers and the general public. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Retired volunteer firefighter Jim Bertling. Dermatologist Dana Ward. Veterinarian and author Temple Grandin. Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center.