Radio Features

An expert says we dog owners should know that very high temperatures such as we are seeing this week can be dangerous for us and for our pets. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


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

Food shoppers have just gotten a bit of good news on the food price front. Gary Crawford has more in this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

Here's a story about a unique rural housing program. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro. Idaho homeowner, Sandra Sauceda. James Earl Jones.

****June is National Home Ownership Month.****

What are examples of current USDA agricultural research station projects focused on improving pollinator health? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Researchers Gloria Hoffman and Jonathan Koch

An expert says dog owners should know that very high temperatures such as much of the country is seeing this week can be dangerous for our pets. Gary Crawford has more.


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

This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. Here are some tips 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

The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed current projects and both recent and prospective future announcements regarding the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

How might adjustments to wheat production forecasts for Russia and Ukraine result in impacts to possible U.S. wheat export opportunities? Rod Bain reports.

PARTCIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

High profile races this election cycle may get the attention, but the annual elections of USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee members is also significant regarding constituent representation. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Crop growers have until mid-July to report acreage planted this year at their local Farm Service Agency office, but why is it important? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham

Changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service