Radio Features Archive
The Dangers of Excessive Screen Time for Kids and Adults
00:05:00.024Researchers say there are many problems associated with spending too much screen time. Gary Crawford has more about this on this edition of Agriculture USA/
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles. Classic TV kids show host, Buffalo Bob Smith.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles. Classic TV kids show host, Buffalo Bob Smith.
USDA Provides a Boost to School Nutrition Efforts
00:02:32.973Recent announcements by top USDA officials focused on improving school nutrition programs year-long as well as in specific times such as the summer. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small.
More Independently Produced Meat for Our Tables
00:02:44.040USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker
Keeping Kids Well Nourished in the Summer
00:02:30.840This summer is the inauguration of a new program designed to help parents make sure their chlldren get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. Gary Crawford has more.''
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small
Watch for Symptoms of Heat Stress and Stroke
00:03:00.035Heat stress and stroke can sneak up on you without you being fully aware of it. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.
Hot and Hard Work Right Now for Christmas Tree Growers
00:02:53.191Christmas tree growers are working hard in this summer's record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for us this winter. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.
Helping Independent Meat Processors to Thrive
00:02:30.240USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker
Connections Between Equity and Urban Agriculture
00:02:14.608The Agriculture Secretary recently explained ways in which urban ag and USDA's efforts to improve equity in farming are connected. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Comment Period Now for Federal Milk Marketing Order Modifications
00:02:15.862Proposed recommendations for modifications within Federal Milk Marketing Orders are now available for public comment – what would be the first significant changes to FMMO’s in over two decades. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale
Process to Determine Potential Biotech Plant Regulations
00:02:29.524A division of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is responsible for determining regulations associated with a plant species developed through biotechnology. Rod Bain looks at part of the assessment process in this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Abigail Walter of APHIS’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Abigail Walter of APHIS’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services
It's the Hot and Hard Work Season for Christmas Tree Growers
00:02:30.256Christmas tree growers are working hard in record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for us this winter. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.