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Shrinking National Drought Coverage   2024-05-02 00:01:00.003
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals not only contracting drought coverage across the country but shrinking coverage levels not seen in years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Areas of Potential Drought Concern   2024-05-02 00:01:00.081
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at locales across the country where drought development is currently occurring or has potential to do so.

Actuality: Similar Drought Coverage from Same Time Four Years Ago   2024-05-02 00:00:25.391
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes shrinking U.S. drought coverage and lower D3 and D4 drought coverage numbers similar to those this same time in 2020.

States Reporting Shrinking Drought Coverage   2024-05-02 00:00:59.924
Several states are experiencing lower drought coverage in recent months, per the end of April U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Active Weather in Central U.S. Resumes in May   2024-05-02 00:01:00.290
The late April activity of tornadoes in a stretch of the nation's mid-section continues with storms reported to start May. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: April Tornadic Activity and Seasonal Ramp-Up of Active Weather   2024-05-02 00:01:00.368
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the peak of the annual U.S. active weather season, and the increase in tornadic activity in late April this year.

Progress to Restore Cargo Traffic at Port of Baltimore   2024-05-02 00:01:00.316
What is among the latest news regarding efforts to clean up debris from a March bridge collapse and resume shipments in and out of the Port of Baltimore? (Rod Bain and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip)

Actuality: Restoring Cargo Ship Traffic at the Port of Baltimore   2024-05-02 00:00:37.851
U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip talking about efforts to open up the Port of Baltimore.

Report Projects Major Growth in U.S. Bio-Based Economy   2024-05-02 00:00:50.832
A Department of Energy report is projecting major growth of the U.S. bio-based economy which could raise farmers' revenues. (Gary Crawford and Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy)

Researchers Study Best Ways to Mix Solar Panels and Working Farms   2024-05-02 00:01:00.024
Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. (Gary Crawford and Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy)

Actuality: Official Describes Department of Energy's Clean Energy Work   2024-05-02 00:00:34.296
Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy gives a general outline of his agency's clean energy work.

2024 Farm Bill Versions Introduced in Congress   2024-05-01 00:00:59.454
The Chairs of both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees Wednesday released differing versions of a new Farm Bill for upcoming consideration. (Rod Bain. Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union. Joe Gilson of the American Farm Bureau Federation.)

GREET and USDA Climate Smart Ag Pilot   2024-05-01 00:01:00.186
A new model for greenhouse gas emission measurement for use in sustainable aviation fuel tax credits has a connection with a USDA pilot program. (Rod Bain and Paul Winters of the Clean Fuels Alliance)

Livestock Producers Received Higher Prices in March   2024-05-01 00:00:59.088
The latest month over month increase within USDA's Agricultural Prices Index was driven by a rise in what livestock producers as a whole received pricewise in March. (Rod Bain)

Vilsack: Compensation for H5N1-Infected Dairies Is a Complex Issue   2024-05-01 00:00:59.448
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says the issue of possible compensation to dairy operations hit by avian influenza is a complex one. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Sccretary Tom Vilsack)

Two Huge Years for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service   2024-05-01 00:01:00.432
Two big years for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. (Gary Crawford and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby.


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Features

Agriculture USA


Protecting Dairy Cattle from H5N1 High Path Avian Flu   2024-04-30 00:04:59.990
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

Consumer Time


New Food Price Forecasts from USDA   2024-04-30 00:02:39.264
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.

National 4-H Gathering as a Working Conference   2024-04-30 00:02:34.122
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

Some Do's and Don'ts for Producing Good Home Grown Tomatoes   2024-04-30 00:03:00.140
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.

New Nutrition Standards for School Meals   2024-04-30 00:02:57.792
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 Acts to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks   2024-04-30 00:02:58.992
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

Agriculture Update


Avian Flu and Dairy Cattle Details to Date   2024-04-30 00:02:26.468
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

Protecting Dairy Cattle from High Path H5N1 Avian Flu   2024-04-30 00:02:23.751
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 for Building Farm Labor Housing   2024-04-30 00:02:23.281
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

A Successful Ag. Trade Mission to India   2024-04-30 00:02:29.448
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.

A Snapshot of U.S. Aquaculture   2024-04-30 00:02:07.007
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.