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Vilsack on Farm Bill Challenges 2024-04-15 00:01:00.264
The Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the challenges associated with Congress crafting a Farm Bill with agricultural journalists Monday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Vilsack on Farm Bill Challenges 2024-04-15 00:01:00:34
The Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the challenges associated with Congress crafting a Farm Bill with agricultural journalists Monday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Notable News from April Wheat Balance Sheets 2024-04-15 00:0059:77
What were among the highlights gleaned by USDA's April looks at both U.S. and world wheat supply and demand estimates? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Less World Corn Production Forecasted for April 2024-04-15 00:00:59:77
What does adjustments down in global corn production in USDA’s latest outlook mean for changes in the world corn balance sheet? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: April Global Corn Supply and Demand Estimate 2024-04-15 00:00:59:67
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski reviews some of the adjustments to USDA's latest outlook for global corn supplies and use.
Actuality: Latest Domestic Corn Balance Sheet 2024-04-15 00:00:59:77
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over the April U.S. Corn Supply and Demand Estimate and categorial changes from the previous month.
Winter Wheat Crop Still Looking Good 2024-04-15 00:00:55:43
Winter wheat condition ratings continue to look promising. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg.
Actuality: The Latest on Wheat Heading 2024-04-15 00:00:55:88
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg has latest on winter wheat heading.
Actuality: Rapid Pace of Rice Planting 2024-04-15 00:00:37:46
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with latest on rice planting.
Actuality: Cotton Planting Progress 2024-04-15 00:00:41:56
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with cotton planting report.
Actuality: First Look at Soybean Planting 2024-04-15 00:00:34:56
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with first look at soybean planting progress.
Actuality: Corn Planting by State 2024-04-15 00:00:22;57
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with corn planting by state.
Spring Planting Ahead of Normal for Most Crops in Most Places 2024-04-15 00:00:58:36
It's a speedy planting season so far this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg).
Tightened Up U.S. and World Soybean Balance Sheets 2024-04-12 00:01:00.160
USDA this month used new data for both domestic and international soybean production to adjust both outlooks for supply and demand. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Revealing Rice Balance Sheet Adjustments for April 2024-04-12 00:01:00.342
Small changes were made to both USDA’s domestic and global supply and demand estimates for rice this month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: U.S. Rice Balance Sheet for April 2024-04-12 00:00:59.167
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses month over month changes in USDA's domestic rice supply and demand estimates.
Features
Agriculture USA
Making Your Home Less Inviting to Raccoons 2024-04-09 00:05:00.016
Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.
Consumer Time
Increasing Awareness of and Action Against Invasive Pests and Plant Diseases 2024-04-09 00:02:35.036
What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Tree Planting for Success--Part One 2024-04-09 00:02:53.505
Does Spring have you inspired to plant a tree or two? An expert says do your homework before you start digging. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension horticulture expert.
Screen Time for Infants/Young Children Not a Good Idea 2024-04-09 00:02:57.024
One expert says using screen time as a pacifier for babies and very young children is not a good idea. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Child Development Specialist Bradford Wiles. Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody fame.
The Many Dangers of Too Much Screen Time 2024-04-09 00:02:48.192
Researchers say there are many problems associated with spending too much screen time. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles.
Agriculture Update
Conservation on a Regional Scale 2024-04-09 00:02:30.288
A ten year old USDA program is still delivering on its original promise of improving the environment on a large scale. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie.
Officials Collecting Vital Data on Bird Flu/Dairy Situation 2024-04-09 00:02:26.928
Animal disease experts are collecting a massive amount of data on the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Strengthening a Solid U.S. Ag Export Market 2024-04-09 00:02:28.871
The recent USDA-led Agricultural Trade Mission to South Korea was designed to build upon existing relationships to diversify export opportunities to that market. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Indiana Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward.
Shifts in Crop and Commodity Area Drought Coverage 2024-04-09 00:02:15.418
The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates decreases over time of drought coverage for most major crops and commodities. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
More Resources to Address Rural Mental Health Issues 2024-04-09 00:02:25.188
Recently announced - the latest in a series of offerings to assist rural residents and communities deal with farm stress and rural mental health challenges and stigmas. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Rob Larew of National Farmers Union. Judy Lux of RuralMinds.org.