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(Blank) as Food Security - Part One

00:04:59.493 2024-09-24   
There are many different contexts and approaches when describing food security. Rod Bain looks some of those descriptors as food security in part one of a series, in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA research economist Matthew Rabbitt. Kreg Ruto of Growmark. Corey Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute. Kellie Bray of CropLife America. Val Dolcini of Syngenta. Emily Ellis of the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Megan Niedenwerder of the Swine Health Information Center.

Protecting More Communities from Wildfires

00:02:33.600 2024-09-24   
The USDA's Forest Service is expanding a program to protect communities from wildfires. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

ERS Covering Consumer Topics and Providing Data

00:02:44.649 2024-09-24   
A branch of the Agriculture Department offers key statistical information that studies trends in both farm and consumer economics. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou

Breeding a Better Bee

00:03:00.009 2024-09-24   
One way to reduce the large yearly losses of honeybee colonies is to make a stronger and better bee. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Chris Hiatt, beekeeper and President. of the American Honey Producers Association. Lanie Bilodeau, Research Leader at the USDA Bee Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A Time of Service and Recreation in our National Parks

00:02:57.972 2024-09-24   
* - National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 28 - *

Time spent at our national parks and performing volunteer services in these locales are all part of an annual celebration of our nation’s public lands. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

Finding a Fee Free Day at Federal Day Use Parks

00:02:38.406 2024-09-24   
A set of days are set aside annually by federal day-use park operators like the U.S. Forest Service to waive fees such as parking for the day. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

A Deep Dive into Farm Income Forecast Factors

00:02:28.088 2024-09-24   
USDA's Chief Economist recently explained some of the factors going into the Department's September Farm Income Forecast. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

What's in Store Next Year for the Poultry Industry?

00:02:30.288 2024-09-24   
What's in store for the poultry industry in the coming year? Gary Crawford has this report. '


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

A Fairly Unusual Market Situation for Milk Producers

00:02:14.256 2024-09-24   
Dairy operators are seeing strong demand for their milk and are getting higher prices. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

Few Clues to Future of the Beef Cattle Business

00:02:30.312 2024-09-24   
There are few available clues to help predict the short-term direction of the beef cattle industry. Gary Crawford has this report.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Vietnam as Ag Trade Mission Destination and Market

00:02:11.369 2024-09-24   
The growing interest in our nation's food and farm products by Vietnamese consumers is behind recent U.S. efforts to expand ag export opportunities in that market. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor
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