Radio Features

With cases of a strain of what is known as bird flu recently found in dairy cattle, USDA and other stakeholders have been busy monitoring the situation and implementing measures to protect our nation’s dairy cattle. Rod Bain looks at what has so far transpired in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Some food shoppers may be surprised at USDA's latest forecasts for food prices. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Youth participants of the National 4-H Conference spend much of their time at the annual event working, yet what is their assignment? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

How many big mistakes can a home tomato grower make? One expert says, "A LOT". Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension gardening expert, Dennis Patton. Also, Guy Clark.

USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President Harry Truman. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. North Carolina mother, Mary Beth Cochran.

USDA is taking another action to protect consumers from salmonella outbreaks. Gary Crawford has more.


Participants: Gary Crawford and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin

What are some of the things learned by USDA and other stakeholders as they prevent the spread of a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A federal order issued by the Agriculture Department is designed to protect our nation's dairy cattle and milk supplies from potential H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza infection. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Funding availability was recently announced by USDA for proposed projects constructing both on-farm and off-farm labor housing. Rod Bain reports.

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

This past week's U.S. Agricultural trade mission in India could set the stage for growing trade between the U.S. and India while also sparking some near-term sales as well. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Agriculture Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor. Mississippi Ag. Commissioner Andy Gipson. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross.

What does our nation’s aquaculture sector look like, and why do analysts believe there is significant growth opportunity in this industry? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Christopher Davis of USDA’s Economic Research Service. David O’Brien of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.