Radio Features

Rural hospitals are becoming prime targets of cyber attacks. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology,

The latest round of funding applications is underway for USDA’s Broadband Technical Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden

USDA recently issued its Fiscal Year 2023 study of trends within several of its domestic food and nutrition assistance programs. Rod Bain reports,

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Jordan Jones

U.S. drought coverage is on the rise after reaching a four-year low last month. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Want to help your physical and mental health? Help yourself to some foods and drinks rich in Flavonoids. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University Food Scientist.

Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack says it's time to craft a practical Farm Bill that actually stands a chance of being passed. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

2026 includes a United Nations sponsored "International Year of" celebration focused on women ag producers across the globe ... an event led by the U.S. and its Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres-Small. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.

What might the impacts to crops and livestock be from Beryl as this tropical system and its remnants make its way across the country this week? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Some crop production areas are reporting drought coverage on the rise since mid-June, so what does the drought maps reveal regarding crops and commodity in drought in the beginning of July? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Two USDA agencies join forces to produce a survey designed to collect data about conservation practices on grazing and forest lands. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Dan Mullarkey of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Suzanne Adams of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.