Radio Features

Foreign purchases and ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses is a hot topic. Gary Crawford has more about it on this edition of Agriculture USA.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Senate Ag. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montano Greene. Montana Senator Jon Tester. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. David Ortega with Michigan State University.

If you are carving Jack-O-Lanterns or involved in treat or treat, you are following some long-time traditions. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA historical researcher, Anne Effland

An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report.


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

***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***

Parents can do things to make sure their little trick or treaters have a safe, happy and non-threatening time. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Extension Child Development Specialist David Weisenhorn.

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - *

Bats provide a myriad of benefits to us, but are they "cute" and "cool"? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension expert.

The Agriculture Secretary says the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is working even better than some had expected. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Four centers under USDA's Dairy Business Innovation Initiative provide financial support and technical assistance to dairy growers seeking ways to grow and innovate their operations. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

How might farmer adoption of climate smart agricultural methods and production of commodities from such provide economic, social, and health opportunities for communities? Rod Bain reports.

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

USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - *

Pollination and pest control are two of the many ways bats benefit farmers, which is why bat health and habitat conservation is essential. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service