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Actuality: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's National Ag. Day Message   2023-03-20 00:01:09.336
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's message for National Agriculture Day, March 21st.

Product of USA Label – A Voluntary Approach   2023-03-20 00:01:00.160
The Agriculture Secretary Monday shared his view of the legality of a proposed voluntary labeling program for our nation’s meat products. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Vilsack on Product of USA Label   2023-03-20 00:00:28.044
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why he believes a proposed Product of USA label for meat products will withstand challenges in the World Trade Organization.

Updates on Fertilizer Production Expansion Program   2023-03-20 00:00:59.663
The Agriculture Secretary Monday provided updates on a USDA program supporting increased domestic fertilizer production in our nation. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A New Investment To Protect Communities from Wildfires   2023-03-20 00:00:59.428
The Administration has just announced some new investments to help communities reduce the risk from wildfires. (Garr Crawford. Vice President Kamala Harris. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Some Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program Projects   2023-03-20 00:00:58.383
Vice President Kamala Harris describes a few of the projects chosen for the new Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program.

Actuality: Vilsack Describes the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program.   2023-03-20 00:00:29.413
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack describing the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program.

Actuality: New Grant Program Just One Part of Wildfire Strategy   2023-03-20 00:00:39.366
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying the new grant program is just one part of an overall wildfire strategy.

Higher Cattle Prices Projected for the Rest of the Year.   2023-03-20 00:00:59.271
As cattle inventories dwindle, cattle price projections continue to climb. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Projections on Producer Economic Possibilities with New Farm Bill   2023-03-20 00:00:59.951
A recent study looks at how producers might do from an economic standpoint over the life of a new Farm Bill. (Rod Bain and Texas A and M Extension economist Joe Outlaw)

Supporting Urban Compost and Food Waste Reduction Efforts   2023-03-17 00:01:00.160
Project applications are now being accepted for the latest round of funding within USDA’s Compost and Food Waste Reduction program. (Rod Bain and Brian Guse of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production)

Actuality: Compost/Food Waste Reduction Program'Funding Opportunity   2023-03-17 00:00:39.852
Brian Guse of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production discusses the latest funding application process for a program supporting composting and food waste reduction.

Actuality: Examples of Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program Projects   2023-03-17 00:00:41.492
Brian Guse of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production shares examples of projects previously awarded funding under USDA's Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program.

USDA Investing in Risk Management Education for Farmers/Ranchers   2023-03-17 00:00:58.200
USDA is investing in bringing risk management education and training to more farmers and ranchers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

Actuality: Info for Potential Partners in Risk Management Training Effort   2023-03-17 00:00:18.494
Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, with information for those groups that might be interested in submitting as proposal to USDA for risk management training projects.

Actuality: USDA Needs to Share Crop Insurance Info with All Farmers   2023-03-17 00:00:16.300
Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, saying USDA is vowing to bring needed crop insurance information to all producers.


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Agriculture USA


Partnerships in ASF Prevention and Preparedness   2023-03-14 00:05:00.120
What are some of the collaborations taking place among stakeholders of the pork industry to keep African Swine Fever out of the U.S. and its territories, as well as prepare for a possible outbreak. Rod Bain looks at examples in partnership to battle ASF in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator Jack Shere. Paul Sundberg and Meghan Neiderwerder of the Swine Health Information Center. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney.

Consumer Time


USDA 2024 Budget Request Provides Help to More than Just Farmers   2023-03-14 00:02:57.266
If Congress adopts it, USDA's proposed 2024 budget would provide help to more than just farmers. Gary Crawford has details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Latest Meat and Poultry Processing Investments from USDA   2023-03-14 00:02:46.870
The latest round of funding has been announced for a USDA lending program aimed to help build production capacity in the meat and poultry processing sector. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Tips for Coping with Rising Food Prices   2023-03-14 00:03:00.323
A food industry economist has some tips for coping with rising food prices. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist Matt MacLachlan. Food Industry Association economist, Andy Harig.

Instant Tax Refunds--Are They a Good Deal or Bad?   2023-03-14 00:02:56.953
An expert advises us to check out the details of any offer by our tax preparer to give us an instant or "anticipation" tax refund. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lauren Jones, Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy and Financial Expert. Also, classic comedians, Groucho and Chico Marx.

Looking to Hire a Lawn Care Company?   2023-03-14 00:02:47.915
Want someone else to do your yard work? Gary Crawford has this report with tips from an expert on hiring a lawn care company. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

Agriculture Update


Proposed FY24 USDA Budget Has Help for Beginning Farmers   2023-03-14 00:02:29.577
The USDA's FY24 budget request would help all farmers, but beginning farmers especially. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Announcements for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program   2023-03-14 00:02:19.859
The first round of grant awards associated with a program designed to increase domestic fertilizer and inputs was recently announced by the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Taking Action to Improve Seed Industry Competition and Market Fairness   2023-03-14 00:02:27.591
USDA recently issued a report on market fairness within the seed industry, which included recommendations, some of which will have action taken upon immediately. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Better U.S. Soy Export Prospects Not Due to Argentina's Crop Shortfall   2023-03-14 00:02:30.386
The reason why USDA has raised its forecast for soybean exports may surprise you. Gary Crawfords was surprised and has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

Collaborative Efforts in ASF Prevention and Preparedness   2023-03-14 00:02:27.565
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.