Radio Features

A new study is showing scientifically what many people anecdotally have observed about weather patterns in the West. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Joel Biederman with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Tucson, Arizona. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist.

The outlook for wildfires indicates that 2021 could be another dangerous year. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Jeff Rupert, Director of Interior's Office of Wildland Fire. Patty Grantham, Acting Director of Forest Service's Fire and Aviation Management.

A pioneer in developing fish-based production systems and products to feed malnourished populations globally is recognized for her achievements as this year's recipient of what is called the Nobel Prize of Agriculture. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize President Barbara Stinton. 2021 World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilstead. 2009 World Food Prize Laureate Gebesa Ejeta. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA has made some changes in one of its most important reports -- the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski.

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal is one of the highest honors bestowed to federal employees, with three USDA employees nominated in various categories for 2021. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Sherry Hunt of the Agriculture Research Service

Food safety experts say the best way to start the summer grilling season is with a food thermometer, a free one. Gary Crawford has this hot story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

What are the career accomplishments of the new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, as well as her goals and areas of focus in this role? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

Two top USDA economists say these strong crop prices are likely to linger for quite some time. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

The new wheat marketing year is shaping up to be very promising for U.S. wheat growers. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board

A Mississippi producer is among those within a cooperative establishing relationships with local USDA staff members and Extension to build opportunities for their farms, and for future generations. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Frank Taylor

Increasing drought out West is increasing concerns of cattle producers about reducing stocking rates to assure proper forage and feed. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Aaron Berger of University of Nebraska Extension