Radio Features

When it comes to federal tax credits and deductions, what you don't know could hurt you. On this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford talks with an expert about some new wrinkles in the tax rules and about how to get help in doing your taxes.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension tax expert. Plus, classic comedy team, But Abbott and Lou Costello.

COVID-19 has shaken up how your local grocery store operates. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Marketing Institute.

USDA veterinarians are lending their skills to nationwide efforts to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Rob Dickens, USDA veterinarian. Kate Kilzer, USDA veterinarian.

The head of the World Food Programme recently expressed his concerns about food aid efforts globally this year coming off a challenging 2020. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley

Those late winter storms may have damaged the trees in your yard. Here's how to evaluate the damage and repair it. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension Horticulturist.

One problem in many northern states is flocks of starlings roosting in dairy barns over the winter. Stephanie Ho reports that this is a big deal because starlings can cause millions of dollars' worth of damage.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ken Pruesser, Wildlife Services. Stephanie Shwiff, Wildlife Services.

There are several reasons why the Agriculture Secretary renewable fuels and its related industry will remain a long-term part of our nation's energy profile. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A strong soybean crop and longer than normal growing season in Brazil may have impacts on other crops being planted or soon to be planted there. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

The latest complete agricultural export numbers show U.S. exports continuing to increase. Gary Crawford has more. '


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

A recent study looks at what corn and soybean producers may expect regarding prices, margins, and corn-bean comparisons for this growing season. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Michael Langemeier of Purdue University

Despite its location as an Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane landing point, the amount of sugar cane acreage in Louisiana continues to grow. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kenneth Gravois of Louisiana State University Extension