Radio Features

A wintertime monthly report issued by USDA fills in the gaps regarding state information on various crops and field conditions. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

If you are still trying to keep your New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should include your pets in those resolutions. On this edition of "Agriculture USA" Gary Crawford reports on what some say is an epidemic of pet obesity and what we pet owners can do about it.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.

A new inflation report shows food price inflation is slowing down to a crawl. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

How did last year’s average warm temperature for the U.S. compare to previous ones, and would that figure be considered record setting? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program continues its support of expanding biofuel production and use through recently announced project grant awards. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Iowa State Director Theresa Greenfield)

Knowing what's true and what's false about tornadoes could save your life. Gary Crawford has more.
***Even though it's mid-winter, tornadoes have already claimed lives as storms recently swept across the South. ***

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

Ducks are supposed to waddle, but not your pet cat or dog. Gary Crawford reports on what some see as an epidemic of overweight pets.



PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian. Also, Victor Buono, actor and comedian.

USDA notes increases in both corn and soybean stocks but what is behind the rise in both categories? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

India is among the nations scheduled to receive a USDA-led agricultural trade mission in 2024, yet what makes this country intriguing as a potential export market? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA is once again accepting applications for Continuous Conservation Reserve Programs. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President Ronald Reagan. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency.

USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is accepting application through January 31st for positions on federal ag trade advisory committees. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service