Radio Features

A familiar voice to you celebrates a milestone in 2024 - fifty years providing Agriculture Department news and information in a style all his own. Rod Bain sits down with colleague Gary Crawford as he discusses his career and highlights from a half century with USDA Radio in this edition of "Agriculture USA".

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Gary Crawford. Jackson Weaver - Smokey Bear's Original Voice. Then General Dwight D. Eisenhower. ABC Radio Reporter George Hicks. A famous hunter turned farmer. Comedy legend Chico Marx.

What were some of the notable events and presentations associated with this year's World Food Prize Laureate ceremony and Normal Borlaug International Dialogue on Food Security? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. 2024 World Food Prize Laureates Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.

Bad guys want to take your identity, but here are some ways to prevent identity theft or spot it early. Gary Crawford and the "other" Gary Crawford have this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and the "other" Gary Crawford and Janae McNally, Kansas State University extension expert.

Most marathon runners lose weight in the process, but the holiday food marathon can do the opposite. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford...and his stomach. Sharolyn Jackson, Kansas State University Extension.

You've just found a turkey that's been in your freezer for years. Is it still OK to eat that turkey? Gary Crawford has an answer from an expert.


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

****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

A familar voice to you celebrates a milestone in 2024 - fifty years providing Agriculture Department news and information in a style all his own. Rod Bain has the first of a two part series in this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Gary Crawford.

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced additional testing measures of milk for H5N1 in dairy cattle, part of an overall effort to prevent spread of the virus. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The Agriculture Secretary notes farms and forests as climate solutions will remain a point of emphasis in the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A recent explanation of climate smart commodities provided the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to explain some of the current and future value-added methods producers could increase revenue. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Various U.S. and USDA reports to end October reflect both flash drought expanding over much of the nation and how agriculture was or could be impacted. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Farmers and grain traders are awaiting two major USDA reports coming out at the end of this week. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's Statistics Service and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Chairman.

***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***