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Ag. Exports Dropped Slightly in FY 2024
   2024-11-07 00:00:59.208
What were the major ag. trade trends during the 2024 fiscal year? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Actuality: FY2024 Ag. Trade Numbers
   2024-11-07 00:00:28.080
USDA economist, Bart Kenner has the total 2024 fiscal year numbers for U.S. agricultural exports, imports and trade balance.

Actuality: U.S. Bulk Ag. Exports Suffered in Fiscal Year 2024
   2024-11-07 00:00:32.016
USDA economist, Bart Kenner, saying that U.S. bulk farm commodity export values suffered during the 2024 fiscal year.

Supporting Local and Regional Food System Development
   2024-11-07 00:00:59.768
A series of USDA grants were issued to projects under a set of local and regional food system development and promotion programs. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Actuality: Examples of Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs
   2024-11-07 00:00:55.484
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt shares award recipients of two programs as examples of project supported under the Local Agriculture Market Program.

Actuality: Example of Regional Food System Partnerships Program
   2024-11-07 00:00:34.977
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt explains an offering under the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) focused on projects building regional food system partnerships.

Artificial Intelligence in the Agricultural Space
   2024-11-07 00:00:59.559
An increasing number of examples of artificial intelligence in the world of agriculture are now visible. (Rod Bain and Charles Barron of Farmers Business Network)

An Observer and Participant of USDA Radio Over Time
   2024-11-07 00:00:59.193
USDA Radio Reporter-Producer Gary Crawford can attest to several changes over the course of his fifty years behind the microphone (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

Ag Spotlight as Climate Mitigation Tool at COP29
   2024-11-06 00:00:59.402
For the second consecutive year, agriculture will have a day of recognition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference for its part in global climate mitigation efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: U.S. Ag Story of Climate Mitigation Efforts
   2024-11-06 00:00:57.103
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the highlights of our nation’s climate mitigation efforts – part of the U.S. presentation at the upcoming COP 29.

Actuality: Ag Efforts in Climate Mitigation Internationally
   2024-11-06 00:00:33.358
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some global examples of agriculture addressing climatic challenges - agriculture again being an area of focus at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.

New Report Will Forecast Market Prospects for 2024 Crops
   2024-11-06 00:01:00.144
In just a few hours, we will have a clearer idea of the market prospects for the crops now being harvested. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***

A Boost to Nationwide Topsoil Moisture Conditions?
   2024-11-06 00:01:00.368
Much of the nation’s mid-section received much needed precipitation over the past few days, yet was it enough to improve topsoil moisture condition? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Worsening Topsoil Moisture Conditions
   2024-11-06 00:00:59.585
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses Eastern states reporting worsening topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending November 3rd.

The Start of a Golden Career at USDA Radio
   2024-11-06 00:00:59.977
How did legendary USDA Radio broadcaster Gary Crawford begin his illustrious career at the Agriculture Department a half-century ago? (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

A Return of Rains in the Nation’s Mid-Section
   2024-11-05 00:01:00.238
A stretch of the middle one-third of the country was recipient of several inches of rain this past week, but what were some benefits and challenges associated with the precipitation? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)


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Features

Agriculture USA


A Golden Anniversary for a Golden Voice
   2024-11-05 00:04:59.990
A familiar voice to you celebrates a milestone in 2024 - fifty years providing Agriculture Department news and information in a style all his own. Rod Bain sits down with colleague Gary Crawford as he discusses his career and highlights from a half century with USDA Radio in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Gary Crawford. Jackson Weaver - Smokey Bear's Original Voice. Then General Dwight D. Eisenhower. ABC Radio Reporter George Hicks. A famous hunter turned farmer. Comedy legend Chico Marx.

Consumer Time


Highlighting 2024 World Food Prize Week
   2024-11-05 00:02:48.385
What were some of the notable events and presentations associated with this year's World Food Prize Laureate ceremony and Normal Borlaug International Dialogue on Food Security? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. 2024 World Food Prize Laureates Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.

Identity Theft--Somebody Wants To Be You
   2024-11-05 00:03:00.244
Bad guys want to take your identity, but here are some ways to prevent identity theft or spot it early. Gary Crawford and the "other" Gary Crawford have this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and the "other" Gary Crawford and Janae McNally, Kansas State University extension expert.

Many of Us are Unwittingly Running in a Holiday Food "Marathon"
   2024-11-05 00:02:52.068
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.

You've Found a Turkey That's been Frozen for Years. Is it Safe to Eat?
   2024-11-05 00:02:58.233
You've just found a turkey that's been in your freezer for years. Is it still OK to eat that turkey? Gary Crawford has an answer from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

A Golden Voice of Agriculture Part One
   2024-11-05 00:02:58.677
A familar voice to you celebrates a milestone in 2024 - fifty years providing Agriculture Department news and information in a style all his own. Rod Bain has the first of a two part series in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Gary Crawford.

Agriculture Update


Expanding H5N1 Milk Testing Regime
   2024-11-05 00:02:11.239
The Agriculture Secretary recently announced additional testing measures of milk for H5N1 in dairy cattle, part of an overall effort to prevent spread of the virus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A COP 29 Preview from a U.S. Perspective
   2024-11-05 00:02:28.192
The Agriculture Secretary notes farms and forests as climate solutions will remain a point of emphasis in the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Climate Smart Commodities as a Value-Added Proposition
   2024-11-05 00:02:00.842
A recent explanation of climate smart commodities provided the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to explain some of the current and future value-added methods producers could increase revenue. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Quick Expanding Dryness and Snapshot of Farm and Ranch Impacts
   2024-11-05 00:02:27.487
Various U.S. and USDA reports to end October reflect both flash drought expanding over much of the nation and how agriculture was or could be impacted. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Two Major USDA Reports on the Way
   2024-11-05 00:02:27.720
Farmers and grain traders are awaiting two major USDA reports coming out at the end of this week. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's Statistics Service and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Chairman. ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***