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Land Access Issues for Beginning and Social Disadvantaged Farmers

00:01:00.342   2023-02-06   
A recent USDA study looks at both challenges and opportunities regarding the access to farmland for beginning and socially disadvantaged producers. (Rod Bain and Scott Callahan of the Economic Research Service)

Actuality: A Study on Land Access Issues Faced by Some Farmers

00:00:44.564   2023-02-06   
USDA economic researcher, Scott Callahan, explains the impetus and design of a recent study looking at challenges and supports for farmland access for beginning and socially disadvantaged ag producers.

Forest Service Grants Boost Efforts to Expand Wood Innovation Projects

00:00:59.533   2023-02-06   
The continued growth in new and advanced wood products has been fueled in part by U.S. Forest Service grants. the latest grant application period has just been announced. (Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service)

Actuality: Explaining Wood Innovation - Community Wood Project Grants

00:00:36.832   2023-02-06   
Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service explains two grant programs now available for application for 2023. These grants designed to support innovations and projects using various wood products.

U.S. Export/Price Prospects Hinge on South American Output Forecast

00:00:59.663   2023-02-06   
USDA is about to release its monthly forecasts for U.S. crop exports and prices. Those forecasts will hinge on what USDA expects for South American production. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***Reporters---USDA will release its new World Supply and Demand forecasts at noon EST, Wednesday, February 8.

Actuality: USDA Preparing New Estimates for Ukraine's Grain Exports

00:00:29.152   2023-02-06   
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, saying that this week's USDA World Supply/Demand estimates will include a new look at Ukraine's grain supplies and exports. ***Reporters---USDA will release its new World Supply and Demand forecasts at noon EST, Wednesday, February 8.

NASA Expert/ EU Ag Commissioner slated to be at USDA Outlook Forum

00:01:00.368   2023-02-06   
The head of NASA’s earth sciences division and the European Union Ag. Commissioner are part of the line-up of speakers at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum later this month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

What's the Most Common Super Bowl Party Food Safety Infraction?

00:01:00.055   2023-02-06   
What's the most common food safety mistake people make as they enjoy the special foods they serve during the Super Bowl? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****