Radio Features Archive
Pilot Projects Promoting Climate Smart Commodity Production
00:04:59.928The first round of funding for USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects was recently announced, providing ground level examples of how such opportunities could utilize and quantify climate smart ag practices, value-add commodities, and develop new markets. Rod Bain looks at the scope of these pilot programs in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Getting More of Our Food from Closer to Home
00:03:00.244Getting more of our food from closer to our homes is an idea whose time has really come. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Another Round of ReConnect Funding Applications Being Accepted
00:02:51.456Applications for ReConnect project funding to expand high speed internet access across rural America is now being accepted. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochilt Torres Small
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochilt Torres Small
Giving Your Houseplants Some Special Fall Care
00:02:59.879This time of year our houseplants need a little extra care. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.
Tomatoes---What's in a Name?
00:03:00.271One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service
Science in Your Shopping Cart
00:02:46.176A new podcast borrows from a long running publication series and its highlights of USDA research projects we now find in stores or use in everyday life. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service
Interest Exhibited in Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities Program
00:02:07.080The Agriculture Secretary admits the recent interest in a new USDA climate smart ag program, per the number of applications, exceeded expectations. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Examples of Climate Smart Commodities Pilot Projects
00:02:29.551Pilot projects provide a glimpse into what climate smart commodities look like in terms of potential production methods, products, and markets. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Tighter Market Situation for Corn and Soybeans
00:02:30.256The market situation for U.S. soybeans and corn could turn out to be tighter than had been expected a month ago. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.
USDA Cotton Forecasts Get a Makeover
00:02:30.256How's the nation's cotton crop coming along, including the crop in Washington, D.C.? Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Terry Cosby, Administrator of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Also, Johnny Cash.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Terry Cosby, Administrator of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Also, Johnny Cash.
A Unique Situation is Developing for U.S. and World Rice Markets
00:02:28.506It's shaping up to be an unusual marketing year for rice. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.