Radio Features

A recently announced partnership is among efforts between federal, state, and pork industry stakeholders to keep African Swine Fever out of our country and prepare for a potential outbreak. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator Jack Shere. Paul Sundberg of the Swine Health Information Center.

How can the USDA become a model of diversity and equal treatment for all? The USDA has just received an interim report of recommendations from the Equity Commission. Gary Crawford has more about the report on this edition of Agriculture USA.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Outgoing Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Justice Dr. Dewayne Goldmon. Dr. Ronald Rainey, University of Arkansas economist.

How can the USDA become a model of diversity and equal treatment for all? The USDA has just received an interim report of recommendations from the Equity Commission. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Outgoing Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Justice Dr. Dewayne Goldmon.

New consumer polls are showing increasing concerns about rising food prices. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Industry Association.

Food shoppers are changing the way they shop in response to rising food prices. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Industry Association.

Consistent waves of precipitation across several areas of the nation are putting a dent in long-term U.S. drought coverage. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The snowpack accumulation totals for several Western mountain ranges this season are significant as should be their long range impacts. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The nation’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator recently discussed some of the opportunities for increased ag trade to global markets presenting themselves in the first two months of the year. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ambassador Doug McKalip of the U.S. Trade Representatives Office.

What does this year's outlook for our nation's dairy sector indicate about items such as herd size, milk production, and price? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

USDA’s first look at our nation’s cotton production, supply, and price forecasts took place recently, with Rod Bain providing details in this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Leslie Meyer

The latest USDA Conservation Reserve Program General sign-up is one of several CRP acreage enrollment opportunities this year. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow