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Cold Weather Moving Across the Country. 2024-04-23 00:00:59.715
A system of cold weather continues to cross the country this week, but what has it left regarding overnight crop freeze concerns? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Potential Crop Freeze Concerns 2024-04-23 00:00:28.525
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the country where recent cold weather could cause potential impacts to crops.
Actuality: Active Weather Crossing the Country 2024-04-23 00:00:59.611
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about two active weather systems traveling across the nation, and what they could bring.
Actuality: Precipitation Possibilities with Active Weather Systems 2024-04-23 00:00:59.977
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at locales that should benefit from moisture from two active weather systems this week, and some areas that may not receive any precipitation from these storms.
Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast 2024-04-23 00:00:57.103
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation will be predominant across much of the nation during the period of April 30 - May 6.
Project Grants Support Clean Energy Development 2024-04-23 00:01:00.368
USDA Tuesday announced funding awards through two Rural Development programs designed to promote clean energy production and use. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden)
Actuality: HBIIP Project Illustration 2024-04-23 00:00:42.318
Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan talks about a recent project recipient of Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives Program funding.
Actuality: REAP Project Example and Projected Savings 2024-04-23 00:00:29.048
Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan discusses one of the projects recently receiving Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding and what this is expected to mean annually in cost savings.
Why National 4-H Event is a Working Conference 2024-04-23 00:01:00.107
Youth participants of the National 4-H Conference spend much of their time at the annual event working, yet what is their assignment? (Rod Bain and Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Actuality: Example of National 4-H Working Group and Presentation 2024-04-23 00:00:54.204
National 4-H Coordinator Annie Ceccarini provides an example of how youth working groups within the National 4-H Conference provide potential solutions to federal agency questions and issues.
Regional Food Business Center Begins Operation 2024-04-22 00:00:59.376
The first of several USDA led Regional Food Business Centers is now in business, and accepting grant applications to help small and mid-size farm and food businesses to grow. (Rod Bain and Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center)
Actuality: Regional Food Business Centers and Business Builder Grants 2024-04-22 00:00:59.428
Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center explains the concept and purpose of such centers, as well as business builder grants awarded by these entities.
Ten Years of USDA Climate Hubs 2024-04-22 00:00:57.864
USDA Regional Climate Hubs are still operating after ten years and still helping farmers deal with climate change. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Big Declines in Winter Wheat Condition Ratings Causing Concern 2024-04-22 00:00:57.552
Winter wheat condition ratings are dropping fast. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Wheat Condition Dropping in Several States 2024-04-22 00:00:35.088
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with wheat condition reports from several states.
Actuality: Corn Planting by State 2024-04-22 00:00:51.144
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at corn planting progress by state.
Features
Agriculture USA
Strange Tales from the Lawns and Gardens of America 2024-04-23 00:05:00.042
Have you ever taken some offbeat advice to help your lawn or trees that turned out to be a disaster? Well, you're not alone. On this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has some crazy stories for us from the lawn and garden Twilight Zone.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dennis Patton and Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden experts. Former Virginia Extension agent, Deborah Smith.
Consumer Time
Continuing USDA-Tribal Consultations and Collaborations 2024-04-23 00:02:34.357
What are some of the ways the Agriculture Department working with Tribal Nations in self-determination regarding food and natural resources? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Bringing Healthier Foods to More Consumers 2024-04-23 00:02:42.576
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched the latest in a series of projects designed to expand consumer access to healthy foods. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Updating WIC Food Prescriptions and Packages 2024-04-23 00:02:56.169
USDA recently announced the latest update of food offerings within its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean
Collaboration on Global Food Aid Package 2024-04-23 00:02:44.362
USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development are providing live saving food aid to citizens in food insecure situations within eighteen nations. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Shane Danielson of the Foreign Agricultural Service
Some Tips on how to Use that Tax Refund Money 2024-04-23 00:02:57.867
Getting a tax refund this year? One expert says maybe we put too much "fun" in that refund. A somewhat skeptical Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Lauren Jones, Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy Expert. With cameos from Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder.
Agriculture Update
Lawmakers Learn about Loss of U.S. Farms and Farm Land 2024-04-23 00:02:30.360
Lawmakers are hearing from the Agriculture Secretary about the staggering loss of U.S. farms over the last 45 years. Gary Crawford has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.
Bringing More Healthful Foods to Consumers Helps Local Farmers 2024-04-23 00:02:27.168
The Agriculture Department has just announced an investment that could help bring fresh and healthful foods to places where such foods can be hard to find, and could help farmers at the same time. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Examples of Farm Trade and Opportunities 2024-04-23 00:02:14.321
The U.S. Trade Representative recently provided updates and examples of how agricultural export opportunities are being developed and expanded for our nation’s food and farm products. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ambassador Katherine Tai
Rural Development Efforts in Climate Mitigation 2024-04-23 00:02:15.993
USDA’s Rural Development mission area goes beyond rural economic development as aspects also contribute to addressing climate issues. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Business Cooperative Services Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan. Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden.
Details from April Cattle on Feed Report 2024-04-23 00:02:14.713
What are the latest trends in inventory of cattle in feedlots, per USDA’s latest monthly look? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam