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What's Next after AIM for Climate Program? 2024-09-24 00:01:00.264
What's next after the AIM for Climate Program? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Florida Gulf Coast Target of Helene 2024-09-24 00:00:59.637
An area of the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast could be the landing spot for a tropical storm developing in the Caribbean. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Heavy Rains and Storm Surge from Helene 2024-09-24 00:00:47.856
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about some of the weather impacts that could result from Tropical Storm Helene when it reaches landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week.
Actuality: Possible Ag Impacts from Helene 2024-09-24 00:00:59.376
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what might be potential implications to agriculture from Tropical Storm Helene - expected to reach Florida later this week.
Actuality: A Common Path for Helene 2024-09-24 00:00:54.125
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains that the forecasted landfall spot and path of Tropical Storm Helene resembles that of two previous tropical storms over the past two years.
A Warm, Dry Forecast for Western Half of the Nation 2024-09-24 00:00:59.794
Much of the Central and Western U.S. this week will experience above normal temperatures and little to no precipitation, although there are exceptions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast 2024-09-24 00:00:44.852
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures nationwide, and a mix of precipitation across the country, during the period of October 1 - 7.
More Crop Protection for Hawaii's Livestock Producers 2024-09-24 00:01:00.024
Producers in Hawaii will soon have access to another tool in the crop protection arsenal. (Gary Crawford and the Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency Marcia Bunger)
Actuality: How to Learn More about Crop Insurance 2024-09-24 00:00:48.216
Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency Marcia Bunger outlines how farmers in Hawaii can find out more about the Pastures, Rangelands and Forage crop insurance program.
A Major Volunteer Effort Focuses on U.S. Public Lands 2024-09-23 00:01:00.316
* - National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 28th - *
What is considered the largest volunteer day in our nation is designed to improve and care for U.S. public lands through volunteer efforts. (Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service)
Actuality: National Public Lands Day Highlight Event 2024-09-23 00:00:24.816
Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the highlight event of National Public Lands Day September 28th at the National Arboretum in Washington D.C..
Actuality: Volunteer Opportunities during National Public Lands Day 2024-09-23 00:00:57.103
Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service discusses some of the ways citizens can volunteer for projects in our country's public lands during National Public Lands Day September 28th.
Another Tropical Storm Headed for the Southeast 2024-09-23 00:00:52.008
Farmers in the Southeast are bracing for another tropcal storm. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
A Growing Season with Very Little Drama 2024-09-23 00:00:57.264
It 's been a growing season with very little drama. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Corn Harvest Progress 2024-09-23 00:00:34.848
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a report on the corn harvest.
Actuality: Soybean Harvest 2024-09-23 00:00:47.784
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. reports on the soybean harvest.
Features
Agriculture USA
(Blank) as Food Security - Part One 2024-09-24 00:04:59.493
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.
Consumer Time
Protecting More Communities from Wildfires 2024-09-24 00:02:33.600
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 2024-09-24 00:02:44.649
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 2024-09-24 00:03:00.009
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 2024-09-24 00:02:57.972
* - 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 2024-09-24 00:02:38.406
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
Agriculture Update
A Deep Dive into Farm Income Forecast Factors 2024-09-24 00:02:28.088
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? 2024-09-24 00:02:30.288
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 2024-09-24 00:02:14.256
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 2024-09-24 00:02:30.312
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 2024-09-24 00:02:11.369
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