Radio Features

USDA is out with its new agricultural trade forecast for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A pilot program involving UDSA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the U.S. Agency for International Development is providing Tanzanian youth an opportunity to apply learned geomapping skills to agriculture, and in turn, potential opportunities in ag based career. Rod Bain looks at this pilot involving the organization Youth Mappers in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lisa Colson and Luke Nye of the Foreign Agricultural Service

How much more than last year will shoppers end up paying for food this year? The USDA has a new forecast. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

What sort of food price inflation situation will shoppers see in 2024? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast from an expert.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

Want to prevent holiday weight gain? One expert has an unusual way to do that. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.

There's still plenty of time to send or receive holiday gifts of perishable foods. An expert has tips on how to do that safely. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers of USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. A famous cartoon bird.



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

What are some cons and scams consumers should watch out for as they shop or provide charity this holiday season? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amy Nofzinger of the American Association of Retired Persons

Beef cattle herd contraction is still going on. Gary Crawford has more in this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

Longleaf pine trees are making a comeback in the Southeast, with some help from several dedicated groups. Gary Crawford has more.
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PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Carol Denhof, President of the Longleaf Alliance. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie.

What are some of the thoughts of farm and food commodity organizations and trade group about USDA’s recently announced Regional Agricultural Promotion Program? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates. Joe Schuele of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Brent Boydston of the U.S. Grains Council.

What has been the reaction of commodity brokers and analysis to recent news related to Brazil’s soybean crops from USDA reports to the latest weather events? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Commodity analyst Don Roose. Commodity broker Tommy Grisafi. Commodity analyst Mike Zuzolo.