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Beef Trade Anxiosly Awaiting Clues to Future Size of Beef Herd   2023-09-26 00:00:59.928
Are cattle producers finally holding back more heifers for additions to the breeding herd? Or are they continuing to send more heifers to feedlots? We may have a better answer to those questions in just a few weeks. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell)

Hot and Dry Conditions Continue in the South-Central U.S.   2023-09-26 00:01:00.133
Despite the calendar, places like Texas and Southern Louisiana and Mississippi reflect summer weather conditions this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Rain, Rain, Where Will You Stay?   2023-09-26 00:01:00.264
Three areas of the country are expected to receive significant precipitation over the course of this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: PNW Precipitation and Ag Impacts   2023-09-26 00:00:37.120
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how a series of weather systems and accompanying rains this week should benefit agriculture in the Pacific Northwest.

Tropical Systems Following Ophelia   2023-09-26 00:01:00.003
Two systems in the Atlantic Basin – one already a tropical storm and a second in formation – are expected to be the next storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast   2023-09-26 00:00:43.337
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says set weather patterns are found throughout regions of the country for the period of October 3 - 9.

Food Price Inflation May Fall to "Normal" Levels in 2024   2023-09-26 00:01:00.342
Food shoppers in 2024 may see food price inflation fall to levels not seen in about four years. (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist)

Actuality: Food Price Inflation Forecast for 2023   2023-09-26 00:00:25.913
USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, with the latest forecast for 2023 food price inflation.

Actuality: Expert Says Food Price Hikes Are "Ramping Down"   2023-09-26 00:00:20.271
USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, saying food price hikes are ramping down as food chain problems continue to lessen.

Recapping Ophelia's Weekend   2023-09-25 00:01:00
What were some of the implications of a tropical storm that travelled along the nation's mid-Atlantic coast over this past weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: The Travels of Tropical Storm Ophelia   2023-09-25 00:00:47:98
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps the weekend activity of Tropical Storm Ophelia along the middle Atlantic coast.

Actuality: Cotton Concerns from Ophelia   2023-09-25 00:00:33.70
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some the impacts that Tropical Storm Ophelia might have on North Carolina’s cotton crop.

Actuality: Ag Impacts from Ophelia   2023-09-25 00:00:57.20
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how agriculture in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Ophelia might fare in the aftermath of the storm.

Vilsack Outlines Disruptive Nature of Government Shutdowns   2023-09-25 00:00:59.736
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says a government shutdown would affect millions of Americans. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)

Shutdown Would Be "Incredibly Disruptive" to USDA and its Customers   2023-09-25 00:00:35.856
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing that a government shutdown would be incredibly disruptive to USDA and its millions of customers and stakeholders.

Actuality: Possible Effects of a Shutdown on USDA Nutrition Programs   2023-09-25 00:00:44.208
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing about the effects on USDA nutrition assistance programs if the government were to shut down.


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Features

Agriculture USA


USDA Joining Forces with Coca-Cola for Vital Environmental Projects   2023-09-26 00:05:00.016
USDA will continue its partnership with Coca-Cola to restore forests and watersheds. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources Meryl Harrell. Kurt Ritter and Kirsten Witt with the Coca-Cola Company.

Consumer Time


USDA Working with Coca-Cola to Restore Wetlands and Watersheds.   2023-09-26 00:03:00.480
USDA will continue its long-running partnership with Coca-Cola to restore forests and watersheds. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources Meryl Harrell. Kurt Ritter and Kirsten Witt with the Coca-Cola Company.

Vilsack on Addressing Global Food Insecurity   2023-09-26 00:02:34.671
A World Food Day event provided the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to discuss ways that the world and the U.S. can combat food insecurity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Putting New Life into that Summer-Stressed Lawn.   2023-09-26 00:02:59.017
In many areas it is time to think about putting some new life into that summer-stressed lawn. Gary Crawford has this seedy story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

Another Year of Low Water Levels on the Mississippi.   2023-09-26 00:02:35.924
Low water levels are again reported along some parts of the Mississippi River, and it is starting to impact barge traffic shipping goods to and from ports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Explaining U.S. Climate Smart Efforts on the Farm.   2023-09-26 00:02:37.178
The Agriculture Secretary explains what agriculture’s role is in advancing climate smart practices, innovations, and markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Agriculture Update


Ag and Food Predominant Part of Upcoming COP 28 Agenda.   2023-09-26 00:02:05.204
For the first time at a United Nations Conference on Climate Change, the role of food production and agriculture in climate mitigation will be a major point of discussion. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. United Arab Emirates Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Miriam Almheiri

A Digital Approach to Precision Agriculture.   2023-09-26 00:02:23.960
A recent USDA study looks at some of the trends regarding producers’ adoption of precision agricultural methods and use of digital tools. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA economic researcher Johnathan McFadden. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University

Supporting Risk Management Education Programs.   2023-09-26 00:02:29.315
A recent series of grants awarded by USDA will educate underserved, small-scale, and organic producers on risk management practices and options PARTICIPANTS: (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

Cattle Numbers Still Shrinking.   2023-09-26 00:02:28.824
The beef cattle herd continues to shrink, but for how much longer? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell.

Animal and Plant Health Partnerships Focused on Africa.   2023-09-26 00:02:02.017
USDA is partnering with various African nations to build up animal and plant health protection systems on the African continent. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt.