Radio Features

If you think you know everything about USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report, there is always room to learn new information. Stephanie Ho has a detailed look at the WASDE.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair.

The federal government has introduced a new initiative that is aimed at promoting and expanding voluntary conservation efforts around the country. Stephanie Ho has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

The Agriculture Secretary explained recent USDA efforts to combat food insecurity, and what some of those efforts might look like going forward. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

One report USDA issues every month is the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates -- or WASDE report -- which includes sophisticated analysis that is available to everyone. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair.

Millions of big bugs are expected to invade parts of the Eastern U.S. very soon. They may ignore social distancing rules. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland Professor Emeritus and entomologist.

Some folks in the Eastern half of the U.S. are about to experience a rare, mysterious event which still baffles science. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Michael Raupp.

The latest USDA Agricultural Trade Update shows stronger exports and prices than most experts had expected. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. USDA economist, Dylan Russell

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates widening coverage of drought nationwide, and in the West in particular, raising concerns for water managers and growers. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

As drought coverage expands nationwide, so do the potential impacts on water resources, crops, and livestock. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Research and development in areas such as big data and artificial intelligence will continue to be necessary to advance climate smart agriculture forward. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille. University of Nebraska Vice-Chancellor Michael Boehm.

How has livestock marketers and auction barns adapted to keep sales going throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association