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What Kind of Financial Year Will 2022 Be for the Farm Economy?

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What kind of year is 2022 shaping up to be for the nation's farm economy? Gary Crawford gets the answer to that question from two top USDA economists on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service Spiro Stefanou.

Previewing White House Hunger and Nutrition Conference

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The Agriculture Secretary recently gave a preview of the September 28th White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Climate Smart Commodities and Rural Economic Revival

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The Agriculture Secretary recently explained how he sees climate smart commodities and practices as key to improving rural economies. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

"People's Gardens" Going Nationwide

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The original "People's Garden" is in Washington, D.C., but soon there could be one anywhere in the country. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

A Look at Household Food Security in the U.S.

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USDA’s latest edition of an annual report provides a glimpse of the state of food security and insecurity within our nation’s households. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alisha Coleman-Jensen of the Economic Research Service

Safe Grilling at that Tailgate Party

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If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and 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. ***

Drought Coverage Improvements Over Various Crops

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August rains in several areas of the country reduced both total U.S. drought coverage and coverage in growing areas for several crops. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Drought Monitor Role in Some USDA Disaster Programs

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The U.S. Drought Monitor over time has proven to be a valuable tool in implement some of the Agriculture Department's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

The Evolution of Big Data in Agriculture

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Farm based big data systems and tools have come a long way since they first appeared in the form of yield monitors on harvesters. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kendall Kirk of Clemson University

How a Beginning Farmer can be a Good Neighbor

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Regardless of where a beginning farmer operates, there are some considerations to make to assure they are doing their part in being a good neighbor. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kelly McAdam of University of New Hampshire

Protecting Agriculture’s Future Through Farm Safety and Health

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*-STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2022 is September 18 – 24 - *

The annual observance of National Farm Safety and Health Week focuses this year on protecting the producers and farm youth that make up agriculture’s future. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety.