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Record NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment 2024-12-06 00:00:59.898
Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs. (Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby)
Actuality: Investments Behind Record NRCS Acreage Enrollments 2024-12-06 00:00:39.366
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby talks about investments in various programs in FY 2024 and their role in increasing acreage enrollment in the suite of NRCS offerings.
Coming VERY Soon--New USDA Supply/Demand Forecasts 2024-12-06 00:01:00.264
New U.S. and world ag. supply and demand forecasts are on the way. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
***The new forecasts will be released Tuesday, Dec. 10th, noon, EST***
Actuality: One Focus of New USDA Forecast--South American Soybeans 2024-12-06 00:00:40.968
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says one focus of USDA's upcoming world supply and demand report will be the South American soybean crop.
***The new forecasts will be released Tuesday, Dec. 10th, noon, EST***
Actuality: One Focus in New Supply/Demand Report Will Be Wheat 2024-12-06 00:00:28.728
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says one focus in the upcoming USDA supply and demand report will be the wheat market.
***The new forecasts will be released Tuesday, Dec. 10th, noon, EST***
Genetic Resources Aid in Grape Variety Crossbreeding 2024-12-06 00:00:59.297
Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. (Rod Bain and Erin Galarneau of the Plant Genetic Research Unit)
Actuality: Genetic Resources Expedite Grape Crossbreeding Efforts 2024-12-06 00:00:34.377
Erin Galarneau of USDA’s Plant Genetic Research Unit explains how the use of genetic resources like data is speeding up the time to crossbred grape varieties and develop new ones.
Actuality: Genetic Resources Expedite Grape Crossbreeding Efforts 2024-12-06 00:00:34.377
Erin Galarneau of USDA’s Plant Genetic Research Unit explains how the use of genetic resources like data is speeding up the time to crossbred grape varieties and develop new ones.
U.S. Drought Coverage Shrinks in November 2024-12-05 00:00:59.898
October’s peak in our nation’s drought coverage has eroded over the past five weeks due to heavy rain and snow totals in several parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Drought Coverage by Region 2024-12-05 00:00:51.800
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at various regions of the country to see where reduction and expansion of drought coverage has taken place for the period ending December 3rd.
Actuality: Crops and Commodities in Drought 2024-12-05 00:01:00.395
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses drought coverage for various crops and commodities for the period ending December 3.
Actuality: Drought Coverage by State 2024-12-05 00:00:58.880
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses notable state drought coverages per the December 3rd U.S. Drought Monitor.
How Long Will This Time of Low Crop Profit Margins Continue? 2024-12-05 00:00:59.928
USDA says 2024 will be the second year in a row of falling crop prices and slim profits. How long will that trend continue? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)
U.S. Farmers Shifted into High Gear after Pearl Harbor Attack. 2024-12-05 00:00:59.424
The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lights the Holidays 2024-12-04 00:00:59.245
A Sitka spruce from Alaska adorns the U.S. Capitol grounds with lights and ornaments after Tuesday's Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. (Rod Bain. Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Rose Burke.)
Actuality: History and Tradition of Capitol Christmas Tree 2024-12-04 00:00:58.200
Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin discusses the history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and this year's tree, during Tuesday's lighting ceremony.
Features
Agriculture USA
Don't Let Stress Turn the Holidays into a Mess 2024-12-03 00:05:00.094
Are you stressing out this holiday season? The holidays can be stressful, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.
Consumer Time
Toward a Healthful American Diet One Child at a Time 2024-12-03 00:02:45.912
A nutrition expert says introducing young school kids to new fruits and veggies could help create a healthier America. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Deirdra Chester Director of USDA's Office of Chief Scientist.
Are You Stressed Out by the Holidays? 2024-12-03 00:03:00.009
Are the holidays stressing you out? One expert says some of that stress can be self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.
An Expert Has Some Good Toy Suggestions for Young Children 2024-12-03 00:02:59.983
Santa has a big bag of toys, but which ones are the best for young children? An expert gives his answer in this report from Gary Crawford.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.
Navigating the Holiday Food "Enjoyment Curve" 2024-12-03 00:02:54.072
An expert says we learn to navigate the food "enjoyment curve", we might keep from gaining weight during the holidays. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.
How to Keep that Real Christmas Tree in Top Shape 2024-12-03 00:02:57.972
Want to keep that real Christmas tree fresh all through the holiday season? Gary Crawford ha advice from an expert.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and tree expert, Josh. (Last name withheld by request)
Agriculture Update
Progress on the Screwworm Situation in Mexico 2024-12-03 00:02:30.336
A USDA veterinary official says the U.S. and Mexico are making progress on the Mexican screwworm situation. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
A New Ag. Trade Forecast 2024-12-03 00:02:30.288
What's the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in 2025? USDA has a new forecast. Gary Crawford has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.
New Details on U.S. Farm Irrigation and Water Management 2024-12-03 00:02:20.355
USDA recently released its most recent survey results looking at trends in ag irrigation and water management for 2023. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Weber of the National Agricultural Statistics Service
Now Underway - USDA Ag Outlook Forum Registration 2024-12-03 00:02:16.097
The online registration page is now available for the Agriculture Department's 101st edition of its Ag Outlook Forum scheduled in late February 2025. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski
A Century of U.S. Ag Trade History - Part One 2024-12-03 00:02:28.924
USDA's centennial Agricultural Outlook Forum provided opportunity to recall significant milestones within one-hundred years of our nation’s agricultural trade efforts. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow