Radio Features

For many victims of natural disasters, such as recent tornado victims in Kentucky, the negative effects of those disasters can go much deeper and be felt much longer than just the physical losses. On this edition of AGRICULTURE USA Gary Crawford hears from a mental health expert about these effects and how to reduce or eliminate them.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Tina Chasek, University of Nebraska mental health professional.

For many victims of natural disasters, the effects of those disasters can go much deeper than just the physical losses. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Tina Chasek, University of Nebraska mental health professional.

Knowing what's true and what's false about tornadoes could save your life. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

Are there some lawn and garden enthusiasts on you gift list? Here are some last minute gift ideas for them. Gary Crawford has more.



PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

Is your Christmas tree already dropping tons of needles? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert that could prevent that situation next year.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and "Josh", a tree expert from Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Nokesville, Virginia.

U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is now a big musical star, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.

USDA recently issued its December look at meat production and prices, with adjustments for both 2021 and 2022. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Mark Jekanowski

Spot market hog growers are the latest recipient of USDA COVID-19 aid, through a new program created for its Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

USDA programs focused on foreign market development for ag products is a major reason for record farm and food export forecasts for this year and next. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitney. Ryan LeGrand of the U.S. Grains Council.

Members of the pork industry discuss some of the collaborations, including those with USDA, in efforts to keep African Swine Fever out of our country and from harming herds. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Liz Wagstrom of the National Pork Producers Council. Paul Sundberg of the Swine Health Information Center.

What team will win the Super Bowl in 2031? That's the kind of question Christmas tree grower have to predict every year. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. Jim Gehlsen, Virginia Christmas tree grower.