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Ag. Exports and Imports Both Down from a Year Ago 2023-12-08 00:00:58.932
A new USDA agricultural trade update for the 2023 calendar year is showing an export value decline for exports as well as imports. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)
Actuality: Updated Ag. Trade Numbers for 1st 10 Months of 2023 2023-12-08 00:00:27.010
Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with the updated agricultural trade numbers for the first ten months of the 2023 calendar year.
Actuality: Update on Bulk Ag. Exports for 1st 10 Months of Calendar 2023 2023-12-08 00:00:28.708
Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with an update on bulk agricultural exports for the first ten months of the 2023 calendar year.
USDA Downgrades U.S. Cotton Crop Forecast 2023-12-08 00:01:00.368
The U.S. cotton crop is likely to be smaller than was expected just a month ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
USDA Cuts Brazil Soy Forecast, but Still Expects Record Crop 2023-12-08 00:00:47.986
Despite reductions in the forecast for Brazil's soybean crop, analysts still expect a record large crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
USDA Forecasting a Bigger Orange Crop than Last Season 2023-12-08 00:00:48.509
USDA is forecasting a bigger orange crop than last season. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience 2023-12-08 00:00:59.141
Programs within USDA’s Rural Development mission area provide resources in making our nation’s supply chains more resilient. (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal)
Actuality: Rural Development Programs Assisting Supply Chain Resilience 2023-12-08 00:00:50.390
Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal discusses various USDA Rural Development funding programs that have been utilized in efforts to improve resiliency in our nation’s food and energy supply chains.
Applications Being Accepted for South Korea Agricultural Trade Mission 2023-12-07 00:00:59.350
The application period for interested participants of USDA's first ag trade mission of 2024 is now underway through December 18th. (Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service)
Shrinking U.S. Drought Coverage Comes in with December 2023-12-07 00:00:59.297
The first U.S. Drought Monitor for this month indicates significant improvements in drought coverage over recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Winter Wheat and First December Drought Monitor This Year 2023-12-07 00:00:59.663
How is drought coverage for winter wheat growing areas according to the first U.S. Drought Monitor this meteorological winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Commodities in Drought 2023-12-07 00:00:59.480
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at hay and cattle production areas covered in drought for the period ending December 5th.
Actuality: A Decrease in High End Drought 2023-12-07 00:00:29.570
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent declines in extreme to exceptional drought coverage across the country, per the December 5th U.S. Drought Monitor.
Actuality: Extreme and Exceptional Drought Coverage by State 2023-12-07 00:01:00.133
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable high end drought coverage by state for the period ending December 5th.
USDA Announces Programs to Boost Tribal Food Sovereignty 2023-12-06 00:01:00.447
The USDA is launching programs to boost the ability of tribal communities to feed themselves in the way they see fit. (Gary Crawford and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations)
New Executive Order Will Give Tribes Easier Access to Federal Programs 2023-12-06 00:01:00.395
The President has signed an Executive Order that will give tribes easier access to federal programs. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)
Features
Agriculture USA
Preventing Stress from Turning the Holidays into a Mess 2023-12-05 00:05:00.068
Are you stressing out this holiday season? The holidays can be stressful, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.
Consumer Time
A Quiet 2023 U.S. Wildfire Season? 2023-12-05 00:02:35.088
As 2023 nears its completion, how does this year’s wildfire season to date compare to previous years regarding acreage burned? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
Tales of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2023-12-05 00:02:42.298
A holiday time story unfolded recently as what is dubbed “The People’s Tree” was lit in the Nation’s Capital. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA). Ethan Reese. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Director of the U.S. Capitol Grounds Jim Kaufman.
Running the Holiday Food Marathon 2023-12-05 00:02:52.042
Most marathon runners lose weight in the process, but the holiday food marathon can do the opposite. Gary Crawford has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford...and his stomach. Sharolyn Jackson, Kansas State University Extension.
The Real Christmas Tree Supply/Price Situation 2023-12-05 00:02:42.455
If you are still hunting for that perfect real Christmas tree, what can you expect to find in terms of supply and price. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association
Keeping that Real Christmas Tree in Top Shape 2023-12-05 00:02:57.972
Want to keep that real Christmas tree fresh all through the holiday season? Gary Crawford ha advice from an expert.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and tree expert, Josh. (Last name withheld by request)
Agriculture Update
Efforts in Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience 2023-12-05 00:02:29.942
Several sources within USDA’s Rural Development mission area are providing resources in making our nation’s supply chains more resilient. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal.
Progress Report on USDA Equity and Diversity Efforts 2023-12-05 00:02:04.238
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on efforts within USDA to improve equity and diversity among its workforce and programs. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Now Being Accepted - Funding Applications for RAPP 2023-12-05 00:02:24.013
Eligible organizations now have until February 2nd to apply for funding from the first round of USDA's new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
2023 Farm Income Forecast Raises Some Concerns for 2024 2023-12-05 00:02:23.281
One expert says USDA's new 2023 farm income forecast raises some concerns for 2024. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer
USDA Releases Trade Outlook for Fiscal Year 2024 2023-12-05 00:02:25.371
USDA is out with its new agricultural trade forecast for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)