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The World Will Have Large Stocks of Soybeans   2024-09-16 00:01:00.552
The world will have ample supplies of soybeans next year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Surprises in the Corn Market   2024-09-16 00:00:58.752
The corn market is providing buyers and sellers wirh a few little surprises, (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Actuality: World Corn Situation   2024-09-16 00:00:42.648
USDA Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski, with the latest on the world and U.S. corn situation.

Ample Supplies of Wheat   2024-09-16 00:01:00.360
World production of wheat this season will be the biggest ever. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Lower Prices for Rice Producers   2024-09-16 00:00:53.232
Rice producers can expect lower prices for this year's big crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chair Mark Jekanowski)

A Series of Economic Indicators and Economic Research Reports   2024-09-16 00:01:00.107
USDA’s Economic Research Service provides important farm, food security, and rural economic data reports used as information resources for several stakeholders. (Rod Bain and ERS Administrator Spiro Stefanou)

Actuality: ERS as Principal Statistical Agency   2024-09-16 00:00:41.377
Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou discusses the mission of his agency, and its role as a federal principal statistical agency.

Actuality: Upcoming ERS Reports of Note   2024-09-16 00:00:33.697
Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou highlights some of the reports his agency will present before the end of 2024.

Corn Crop Progress Advanced Pace Continues   2024-09-16 00:01:00.264
Several categories in USDA’s latest crop progress report for corn reflects an ahead of schedule pace. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Corn Crop Denting and Maturation by State   2024-09-16 00:00:58.958
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey highlights states with notable numbers regarding denting and maturation of their corn crops.

Actuality: Corn Harvest and Condition Highlights on the State Level   2024-09-16 00:00:59.480
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the states where corn harvest rates and – or condition are significant for the week ending September 15th.

Mid-September Soybean Crop Progress Highlights   2024-09-16 00:01:00.212
What are some of the notable reflections within various categories of USDA’s latest crop progress report for soybeans? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Soybean Leaf Dropping Progress by State   2024-09-16 00:00:34.690
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states with notable soybean crop leaf dropping progress for the week ending September 15th.

Actuality: Soybean Harvest and Condition Ratings on State Level   2024-09-16 00:00:51.853
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at soybean producing states with highlights in either their harvest pace or crop condition for the period ending September 15th.

Cotton Crop Progress Details   2024-09-16 00:00:59.245
This year's cotton crop nationally report progress above the five-year average in development and harvest categories, per USDA's September 15th report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Rice Crop Progress Report for Mid-September   2024-09-16 00:00:48.822
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest crop progress report for rice for the week ending September 15th.


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Features

Agriculture USA


2025 Could Be Tough for Ag. Exports and Incomes.   2024-09-17 00:05:00.024
The USDA is out with its first trade forecast for the 2025 fiscal year. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford talks with an expert about the forecast and what it could mean for farmers PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade.

Consumer Time


A Milestone for Food Prices   2024-09-17 00:02:46.176
The latest data on food prices has some good news for consumers. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

An Example of Climatic Insights for Global Food Security   2024-09-17 00:02:49.064
USDA climate hubs are among the tools offered to help growers mitigate climate risks, with an example of valuable data that Georgia peach producers can utilize. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Director William Hohenstein

A Strategy to Cultivate Innovation and Food Security   2024-09-17 00:02:59.043
USDA’s Science and Research Strategy offers not only priorities to address hunger, nutrition, and health, but examples of the role scientific innovation play in these efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Director of USDA’s Office of the Chief Scientists Deirdra Chester

Several Firsts for This Year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree   2024-09-17 00:02:58.886
This year's selection as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and its upcoming journey, is unique on several fronts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

A Look at the Booming Pet Food Industry   2024-09-17 00:02:34.749
The growth of the nation’s pet food and treat industry has been significant in recent years, even with supply chain concerns. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Leah Wilkinson of the American Feed Industry Association

Agriculture Update


The Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade in 2025   2024-09-17 00:02:28.032
What's the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in 2025? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

G20 Ag Ministerial Update   2024-09-17 00:02:19.075
The Deputy Agricultural Secretary offered the details involving the recent G20 Agricultural Ministers meeting in Brazil. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

States Expanding Ag Export Marketing Opportunities   2024-09-17 00:02:30.125
More state governments are utilizing agricultural trade missions, both self-supported and through USDA, as well as USDA programs, in their efforts to increase food and farm export markets and sales. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney.

Francine and Potential Ag Impacts   2024-09-17 00:02:24.404
What are some potential agricultural impacts caused by the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. coast to date this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A Breakdown of Biologicals   2024-09-17 00:02:29.760
Ever heard of biologicals? These natural tools are a growing part of the grower toolbox. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mark Foster of AMVAC. Matthew Pye of FMC. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag.