Radio Features
No Signs of an End to Beef Herd Contraction
00:02:30.256 2023-07-25Two USDA cattle reports show no signs of an end to the beef herd contraction. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.
Severe Heat Can Be Dangerous for Us and Our Dogs
00:05:00.303 2023-07-18An expert says we dog owners should know that very high temperatures 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.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.
A New Deputy Secretary at USDA
00:02:53.871 2023-07-18Xochitl Torres Small's journey in the process to become the Agriculture Department's number two official is now complete. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small
Encouraging News about Food Prices
00:02:50.187 2023-07-18A new report from the Labor Department has some encouraging news about retail food prices. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.
Defending Ourselves from Phone and Electronic Scams
00:03:00.323 2023-07-18Scammers are using phones and every other electronic means to get hold of our money. Gary Crawford has a report on how to defeat these scammers.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Barbara Stockebrand, Kansas State University Extension educator. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Barbara Stockebrand, Kansas State University Extension educator. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.
A Plan to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
00:02:33.835 2023-07-18The latest efforts to fight an invasive pest harmful to grapes and other crops involves a five-year strategy developed in part by USDA. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Travis of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Travis of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
An International Organization that Helps Keep Our Foods Safe
00:03:00.035 2023-07-18We all enjoy safe foods from all over the world, thanks in part to a special scientific organization of the U.N. Gary Crawford has more.
U.S. Ag. Exports Running Below This Time a Year Ago.
00:02:20.120 2023-07-18U.S. agricultural exports are running behind last year's blistering pace. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.
New Wheat Forecast Brings a Bit of a Shakeup to Wheat Markets
00:02:26.573 2023-07-18A surprising USDA wheat forecast caused a bit of a shakeup in wheat markets. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jerry Lee Lewis. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jerry Lee Lewis. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
Value Added for Sorghum Export Products
00:02:18.657 2023-07-18The sorghum industry’s checkoff program uses both its marketing and research arms to develop and promote value-added products for consumers, especially those overseas. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Norma Ritz Johnson of United Sorghum Checkoff Program
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Norma Ritz Johnson of United Sorghum Checkoff Program
El Nino and Global Agriculture
00:02:29.054 2023-07-18How might El Nino climatic conditions pose problems for agriculture in different areas of the world? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg