Radio Features

This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. On this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has some tips from an expert on how to keep cookouts from being sickouts. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with 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

Will we be paying more than last year for that Fourth of July hamburger? Gary Crawford has answer. '


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer;

What does the forecast look like for cherry production and availability - both sweet and tart cherries - this summer? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Heat stress and stroke can sneak up on you without you being fully aware of it. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.

Just like people, dogs can suffer heat stroke as well.? Here are some signs to look for. when you take your dog out in severe heat. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

If you are trying to work outside in severe heat, an expert has some tips to help keep you safe from heat stroke. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ohio State University professor Dee Jepsen.

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on efforts to expand farm and food exports before the President’s Export Council. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A new online tool is now available for producers submitting applications to ELAP - one of USDA's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

An Iowa State University official makes a case of connection between her land grant institution and some of the more prominent leaders over the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen

USDA and various partners offer technical assistance to entities wishing to expand local meat and poultry processing capacity. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the Flower Hill Institute

USDA’s recent Agricultural Trade Mission focused on tribal and native oriented ag export opportunities was a first. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor