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Changes in Active Weather Patterns?   2024-05-07 00:00:59.637
Might there be a shift in both location and degree of the active weather patterns that have created significant tornadic activity over the past two weeks? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Active Weather Shift   2024-05-07 00:00:59.794
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the shift in active weather patterns across parts of the eastern U.S. during this week.

Recovering from Cooler Temperatures in Parts of PNW   2024-05-07 00:00:59.689
A warming trend this week is welcomed by some Pacific Northwest growers who experienced freezing temperatures over the past week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast   2024-05-07 00:00:44.800
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says warm and wet weather conditions will be predominant nationwide for the period of May 14 - 20.

Coming Soon--USDA's 1st Forecast for 2024 Crop Supply/Demand   2024-05-07 00:00:56.592
It's coming soon--USDA's first forecast for 2024 crop production and demand. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Actuality: Factors Going int0 1st USDA Forecast of 2024 Crops   2024-05-07 00:00:23.160
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, listing some of the data that USDA will use this week as it makes its first supply and demand forecast for 2024 crops.

New USDA Ag Trade Forecast Coming Soon   2024-05-07 00:01:00.024
A new USDA agricultural trade forecast is coming soon. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

A Celebration of Modern Ag Underway   2024-05-06 00:01:00.290
The Agriculture Deputy Secretary provided opening remarks for a three-day event on the National Mall in Washington DC celebrating ag technology and innovation. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small)

U,S. Ag. Exports Facing Headwinds.   2024-05-06 00:01:00.264
U.S. Ag. exports are still facing headwinds. (Gary Crawford and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Adminisrator Daniel Whitley)

New USDA Trade Update Is a Mixed Bag of News   2024-05-06 00:00:55.656
The latest USDA Trade Update has a mixed bag of news. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Actuality: Key Numbers from USDA Trade Update   2024-05-06 00:00:32.760
(Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with some highlights from the latest USDA trade update/

Corn Planting Pace Slows Down   2024-05-06 00:00:52.344
Wet weather slows corn planting pace. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Winter Wheat Condition Steady   2024-05-06 00:00:52.968
Recent declining condition ratings have halted. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Soybean Planting Progress   2024-05-06 00:00:38.496
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on soybean planting.

Actuality: The Latest on Winter Wheat Heading   2024-05-06 00:00:39.984
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on winter wheat heading.

Actuality: Peanut Planting   2024-05-06 00:00:47.784
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on peanut planting.


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Features

Agriculture USA


The Demographics of the Census of Agriculture - Part Two   2024-05-07 00:04:59.728
Several aspects about decision makers on the farm and ranch level are discovered when combing through the data of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Rod Bain looks at some of those findings in the second part of a two-part series – in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Virginia Harris of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Consumer Time


The U.S. Economy Depends on Small Businesses   2024-05-07 00:02:12.264
Small businesses contribute more to the nation's economy than you might think. Gary Crawford has more. ***2024's National Small Business Week was April 28th - May 4th*** PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

An Early Start to Peak Tornado Season   2024-05-07 00:02:58.102
Atmospheric conditions are behind what was a significant April concerning tornado counts in the U.S., just as the peak of our nation’s tornado season takes place. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Tornado Fact and Fiction   2024-05-07 00:03:00.401
Knowing what's true and what's false about tornadoes could save your life. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

How to Send 80th Anniversary Wishes to Smokey Bear   2024-05-07 00:02:58.782
The iconic wildfire prevention symbol celebrates eighty years of service in 2024, but how can you write to him to give him anniversary well-wishes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lincoln Bramwell of the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey Bear.

Defending Your Garden from Invaders   2024-05-07 00:02:50.213
You've put a lot of work into that vegetable garden of yours, but how can you keep the critters from stealing you blind? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, retired Kansas State University extension wildlife expert. Also, cartoon farmer, Emer Fudd.

Agriculture Update


A Big Win for Climate Smart Producers   2024-05-07 00:02:21.816
The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and 'Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Progress Updates with Port of Baltimore Ag Shipment Concerns   2024-05-07 00:02:22.158
What is the update regarding cargo shipments and channel restoration over a month after a bridge collapse impeded cargo traffic to and from the Port of Baltimore? Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig. U.S. Trade Representative's Office Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Daren Coppock of the Agricultural Retailers Association. Luther Markwart of the American Sugar Alliance.

A Special Year to Spotlight the World's Women Farmers   2024-05-07 00:02:30.024
The world's women farmers will get a lot more attention in 2026. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas Greenfield. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

Shrinking Drought Coverage of Commodities in Drought   2024-05-07 00:02:26.964
The last April U.S. Drought Monitor reveals not only a contracting of total drought coverage area in drought, but also less drought coverage where various crops and commodities are raised. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Figuring Out Timeframe for Farm Bill Passage   2024-05-07 00:02:16.045
What are some of the thoughts on whether a 2024 Farm Bill will be passed by Congress and signed into law sometime this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union. Joe Gilson of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Jake Westlin of the National Association of Wheat Growers.