Radio Features

Winter wheat growers in some areas of the Plains continue to wonder how weather of the past few months will impact their crops going into the Spring. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA's top official says farmers and students may both benefit from the new proposed USDA school meal nutrition standards.and USDA's associated school meal initiatives. Gary Crawford takes a look at the proposals on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Also, former President Harry Truman.

The Agriculture Department has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Former U.S. President Harry Truman.

Many of us may have been dismayed on Groundhog Day when Phil made his forecast, but what are the chances he's right? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Mark Brusberg. Plus, a certain bunny and a certain groundhog.

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers 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

Two forms of USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants are now available for application to foster continued growth and expansion of urban ag. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Guse of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

If you want success in starting your garden transplants from seeds this winter, here are a couple of secrets for success. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension garden guru. Also, fictional 1932 ballroom dancing champion team, Tall and Spindly.

Several Western mountain ranges report near to above normal snowpack totals going into the final two months of the season - good news in those areas regarding Spring time water supplies. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

There are no signs yet that beef producers are interested in stopping the current contraction of the beef herd. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Several traditions return to the annual Agricultural Outlook Forum coming up in February, including a return to an in-person conference event. Rod Bain reports.

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

Farmers may benefit from the new USDA school meal proposed rules. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Also, former President Harry Truman.