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Wildlife Corridor Connectivity and Conservation Memorandum 2024-10-21 00:00:59.951
USDA Monday issued a Secretarial memorandum announcing department-wide, and public-private efforts for connecting wildlife habitats through working landscapes. (Rod Bain. Under Secretaries Robert Bonnie (Farm Production and Conservation), Homer Wilkes (Natural Resources and Environment) and Jenny Moffitt (Marketing and Regulatory Programs).
Actuality: Focal Points of Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Memorandum 2024-10-21 00:01:00.055
USDA Farm Production and Conservation Senior Advisor Arthur Middleton explains key points in a Secretarial memorandum focused on wildlife corridor connectivity and conservation within working lands.
Cheese and Butter Prices Highlight USDA October Milk Forecasts 2024-10-21 00:00:59.794
The latest adjustments to some milk product prices by USDA in October impacted the rest of this month's class and all-milk price forecasts. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: October Milk Production Forecasts 2024-10-21 00:00:35.813
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA's latest milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025.
Actuality: Milk Supply and Demand Forecast 2024-10-21 00:00:57.652
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the October Milk Supply and Demand Forecasts for this year and next.
A Fast and Furious Harvest Season 2024-10-21 00:00:57.792
A speedy harvest season is getting faster. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Delays for the Winter Wheat Crop 2024-10-21 00:00:59.688
Dryness is slowing the progress of the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: The Corn Crop Not Hurt by Last Week's Freeze 2024-10-21 00:00:37.944
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying last week's freeze had no effect on the corn crop.
Cotton Crop Condition Improving 2024-10-21 00:00:41.496
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying the condition of the cotton crop has improved during this past week.
Actuality: The Latest on the Georgia Cotton Crop 2024-10-21 00:00:29.544
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with latest on the Georgia cotton crop.
Actuality: A Look at the Peanut Crop 2024-10-21 00:00:36.816
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the peanut crop.
Indemnity Payments to Helene Impacted Producers 2024-10-18 00:01:00.212
Southeast growers suffering Hurricane Helene related damages and losses will soon receive indemnity payments under a federal crop insurance product. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)
Actuality: Indemnity Payments and HIP-WI Policy 2024-10-18 00:00:59.115
Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger discusses a recently triggered weather-index insurance policy used to pay indemnities to Hurricane Helene impacted producers.
Weather Data, Insurance Indemnity Payments, and Contingencies 2024-10-18 00:00:59.689
USDA risk management officials rely on an alternative source of weather data to assure timely indemnity payments to Hurricane Helene impacted ag producers. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)
Higher Production, Stronger Prices Projected for Beef and Steers 2024-10-18 00:01:00.264
USDA’s October outlook for beef production and steer prices reflects increases for both within both forecast years. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Pork Production and Price Projections for This Year and Next 2024-10-18 00:00:59.480
What do USDA’s latest forecasts for pork production and price indicate for 2024 and 2025? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Features
Agriculture USA
Exploring the Issue of Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland 2024-10-22 00:05:00.434
Foreign purchases and ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses is a hot topic. Gary Crawford has more about it on this edition of Agriculture USA.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Senate Ag. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montano Greene. Montana Senator Jon Tester. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. David Ortega with Michigan State University.
Consumer Time
The Origins of Some Hallowed Halloween Happenings 2024-10-22 00:02:57.475
If you are carving Jack-O-Lanterns or involved in treat or treat, you are following some long-time traditions. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA historical researcher, Anne Effland
Keep Creepy Bacteria from Haunting Your Halloween Party 2024-10-22 00:03:00.244
An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***
How to Provide Safe and Fun Halloween Trick-or-Treating for Youngsters 2024-10-22 00:03:00.144
Parents can do things to make sure their little trick or treaters have a safe, happy and non-threatening time. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Extension Child Development Specialist David Weisenhorn.
Bats are Cute and Cool? Benefits of Bats Explored During Bat Week. 2024-10-22 00:02:46.844
* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - *
Bats provide a myriad of benefits to us, but are they "cute" and "cool"? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service
Getting that Lawnmower Ready for Hibernation 2024-10-22 00:03:00.062
In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension expert.
Agriculture Update
Update on Partnerships For Climate Smart Commodities Program 2024-10-22 00:02:30.240
The Agriculture Secretary says the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is working even better than some had expected. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Dairy Innovation Centers - Creating Opportunities 2024-10-22 00:02:05.936
Four centers under USDA's Dairy Business Innovation Initiative provide financial support and technical assistance to dairy growers seeking ways to grow and innovate their operations. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Climate Smart Practices – Rural Development Opportunities 2024-10-22 00:02:20.669
How might farmer adoption of climate smart agricultural methods and production of commodities from such provide economic, social, and health opportunities for communities? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden
An ODMAP for Organic Dairy Grower Support 2024-10-22 00:02:07.973
USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge
Bats - A Friend to Agriculture 2024-10-22 00:02:28.688
* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - *
Pollination and pest control are two of the many ways bats benefit farmers, which is why bat health and habitat conservation is essential. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service