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Proposed Rule to Enhance Cattle Market Price Discovery 2024-10-10 00:00:59.689
USDA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule addressing a form of price discovery in a type fed cattle formula pricing agreements – part of efforts to improve fairness and competitiveness in ag markets. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)
Actuality: New Price Discovery Benchmarks for Cattle Market AMA’s 2024-10-10 00:00:59.454
USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green discusses historical concerns about a particular type of fed cattle market formula pricing agreement and a proposed rule to address those challenges.
Studying Meat Retail Industry Competitive Conditions 2024-10-10 00:00:59.663
A recently released USDA interim report provides insight into competitive conditions within the meat retail industry. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)
USDA's Latest Ag. Trade Update 2024-10-10 00:01:00.048
USDA is out with a new agricultural trade update. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)
Key Numbers from USDA's Ag. Trade Update 2024-10-10 00:00:28.512
USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with key numbers from USDA's Ag. Trade Update
An Update on Bulk Product Exports 2024-10-10 00:00:41.640
USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with an update on bulk product exports.
Topsoil Moisture Lacking in Several Crop Areas 2024-10-09 00:01:00.003
Recent dryness in much of the nation means concerns about fall planted crops and their development going into the winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Very Short to Short Topsoil Moisture Ratings by State 2024-10-09 00:00:44.826
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over notable state reports for topsoil dryness for the period ending October 6th.
Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Review 2024-10-09 00:01:00.264
Except for one area of the country, most of the U.S. reports continuing drying of pastures and rangelands for the first week of October. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Expanding Germplasm Research Availability and Competitive Seed Markets 2024-10-09 00:00:59.402
USDA’s recent set of fair and competitive market announcements include a three-part strategy designed to make germplasm research and the seeds they produce more available for development. (Rod Bain and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green)
Actuality: USDA Seed Research and Market Competition Strategy 2024-10-09 00:01:00.186
USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green talks about a recent announced strategy for improving both seed research and development, and fair market competition.
Coming Soon - A Big USDA Supply/Demand Forecast 2024-10-09 00:00:59.616
What kind of market demand will farmers encounter this season? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowsk)
Actuality: USDA Tracking Crop Problems in Several Countries 2024-10-09 00:00:39.720
Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that USDA is tracking crop problems in several countries.
USDA’s Latest Efforts in Fair and Competitive Market Promotion 2024-10-08 00:01:00.186
A White House event Tuesday provided opportunity for the Agriculture Secretary to announce a series of steps aimed at improving competition and fairness within the ag sector. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Milton's Forecast for Florida Later This Week 2024-10-08 00:00:59.846
The latest Florida-bound hurricane should make landfall later this week, but what are projected impacts associated with this tropical system? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Potential Ag Impacts from Milton 2024-10-08 00:00:44.512
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the possible effects to Florida agriculture from Hurricane Milton as it travels through the central part of the state later this week.
Features
Agriculture USA
USDA Response to Hurricane Helene 2024-10-08 00:04:59.990
Federal preparedness efforts pre-Helene and recovery response after includes involvement from the Agriculture Department. Rod Bain looks at the multiple examples of USDA outreach to Helene impacted areas in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. President Joe Biden. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Consumer Time
Beyond Ag – USDA Post-Helene Recovery Assistance 2024-10-08 00:02:52.120
The Agriculture Department’s role in disaster recovery assistance, such as that underway for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, goes beyond the farm and forest level. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie
New Investments in USDA International Development Programs 2024-10-08 00:02:48.019
USDA announces investments in two of its premiere global development programs - one focused on nutrition and education – the other assisting countries in strengthening their ag systems. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former U.S. Senators George McGovern (D-SD) and Robert Dole (R-KS). Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor
The Rate of Sustainable Ag Production Growth 2024-10-08 00:02:50.501
The latest annual measurement of sustainable agricultural production growth worldwide reflects adjustments needed to reach total sustainability globally by the year 2050. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tom Thompson of Virginia Tech University
An Observation of the Cooperative Business Model 2024-10-08 00:02:35.167
* - October is National Cooperative Month - *
How important are cooperative businesses to the national economy, and in particular, rural economies? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan
You Say "Toe-MAY-Toes" 2024-10-08 00:03:00.312
One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service
Agriculture Update
USDA Efforts to Assist Ag in Helene-Impacted Areas 2024-10-08 00:02:25.580
A Senior Agriculture Department official recently explained how Hurricane Helene impacted agriculture, and some of the ways USDA is assisting producers in recovery efforts. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie
Examples of "______" as Food Security - Part Two 2024-10-08 00:02:29.002
There are numerous illustrations to demonstrate the many facets of food security. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Megan Niedenwerder of the Swine Health Information Center. Alex Turner of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. USDA Director of the Office of the Chief Scientist Deirdra Chester. Ben Carlisle of Case IH.
Final 2024 Crop Year Tallies for Wheat 2024-10-08 00:02:29.707
What did wheat acreage, yield, and production totals for this year come to when USDA conducted its most recent quarterly small grains report? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service
A "Balanced" Hog Market, but with Lower Prices 2024-10-08 00:02:24.696
A USDA report shows a "balanced" hog market, but with lower prices. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell.
October Drought Coverage Recap for Crops and Commodities 2024-10-08 00:02:29.942
The first U.S. Drought Monitor for October indicates varying impacts to crops and commodities within growing drought coverage areas. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey