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Bronaugh Confirmed as Deputy Agriculture Secretary   2021-05-14 00:01:00.160
The full Senate Thursday confirmed the nomination of Virginia's Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner to serve as USDA's Deputy Secretary. (Rod Bain and Dr. Jewel Bronaugh)

USDA Seeks Public Input on How to Build a Resilient Food System   2021-05-14 00:00:58.566
USDA seeks public input on how to build a more resilient food system. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs)

What's a More Resilient Food System?   2021-05-14 00:00:59.324
What's a more resilient food system? (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs)

USDA Extends Public Comment Period for Supply Chain Resilience   2021-05-14 00:00:59.977
USDA is extending the deadline period for public comment on efforts to transform the country's food and agricultural supply chains. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs)

USDA Focuses on Some Food System Priorities   2021-05-14 00:00:59.977
USDA has a list of priorities for strengthening the nation's food system. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs)

What Lessons Were Learned in the Food System During COVID?   2021-05-14 00:00:59.115
USDA wants to hear about what lessons were learned for the nation's food system during the pandemic, so that supply chains can be strengthened and improved. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs)

Markets Re-Focus on U.S. Prospects after USDA Cuts Brazil Corn Forecast   2021-05-14 00:00:59.480
USDA's top economist says now that USDA has cut its forecast for Brazilian corn production, markets will re-focus on U.S. crop conditions and prospects. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Current Hot Corn Market Likely to Continue in New Marketing Year   2021-05-14 00:00:59.245
Will the current hot corn market stay hot over the next year? (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Actuality: What Will it Take to Cool Down the Hot Corn Market?   2021-05-14 00:00:35.944
Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, talking about the hot corn market and what it might take to cool it down a bit.

Actuality: USDA Outlook Chair Talks about Brazil's Reduced Corn Crop   2021-05-14 00:00:45.923
Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, talking about the reduced prospects for Brazil's corn crop.

Actuality: U.S. Corn Exports May Decline in Next Marketing Year   2021-05-14 00:00:33.671
Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, talking about the export prospects for the corn crop now being planted.

Promising Prospects for U.S. Wheat   2021-05-14 00:00:58.671
U.S. wheat growers in the next marketing year will likely have more wheat to sell and at a higher price. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Actuality: A Look at Expected Global Wheat Production in the New Crop Year   2021-05-14 00:00:19.748
Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, talking about expected record large global wheat production in the new marketing year.

USDA Personnel Vying for an "Oscar" of the Federal Government   2021-05-14 00:00:57.312
Three Agriculture Department personnel are 2021 finalists for one of the Federal Government's highest honors for its employees. (Rod Bain and Sherry Hunt)

Actuality: Samuel J. Heyman Award Nominee on Her Recognition and Work   2021-05-14 00:00:57.913
Sherry Hunt of the Agricultural Research Service discusses a distinguished honor she has been nominated for, and her work in engineering design related to dam structure rehabilitation.

2020 Was a Destructive Year for Wildfires   2021-05-13 00:00:59.977
Last year was a bad year for wildfire destruction, and this one is also looking to be a dangerous one too. (Stephanie Ho. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)


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Agriculture USA


Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about USDA's WASDE Report   2021-05-11 00:05:00.068
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.

Consumer Time


Major New Initiative Promotes Voluntary, Nationwide Conservation   2021-05-11 00:02:59.983
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.

Advancing Efforts to Address Hunger and Food Insecurity   2021-05-11 00:02:32.920
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

USDA's WASDE Report -- Sophisticated Analysis, Available to Everyone   2021-05-11 00:02:59.983
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.

Big Bug Invasion Coming to Parts of the Eastern U.S.   2021-05-11 00:03:00.114
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.

Cicada Myths and Mysteries   2021-05-11 00:03:00.114
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.

Agriculture Update


Agricultural Exports and Commodity Prices "Amazingly Strong"   2021-05-11 00:02:30.151
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 Grip of Drought Tightens in the West   2021-05-11 00:02:19.938
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

Drought and Increased Agricultural Concerns   2021-05-11 00:01:57.760
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

Climate Smart Ag Innovation and Big Data Connection   2021-05-11 00:02:28.114
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.

The Livestock Marketing Industry’s Response to the Pandemic   2021-05-11 00:02:17.482
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