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Connecting Growers with Specialized Crop Insurance Agents 2024-03-18 00:00:59.350
Small size farmers and specialty crop producers now have an updated online resource available to find crop insurance agents who provide both Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Marcia Bunger)
Actuality: Discussing Whole Farm Revenue Protection 2024-03-18 00:00:59.794
Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains the Whole Farm Revenue Protection crop insurance policy available for small size farm operations and specialty crop growers.
Actuality: Information about Micro Farm Policies 2024-03-18 00:00:27.559
Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger provides details about the Micro Farm Policy of crop insurance for specialty crop growers and small size farmers.
Coming Soon--USDA's Grain Stocks Report 2024-03-18 00:00:59.533
How much of last years grain and oilseed crops remain unsold and in storage? We'll have a better idea about that in just a few days. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's Agricultural Statistics Service)
Comparing Tornado Activity Year over Year 2024-03-18 00:00:59.062
It has been an active start to tornado activity in 2024 but how does that compare to this same time last year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Tornadic Activity and Active Weather Update 2024-03-15 00:01:00.107
Active weather across a wide stretch of the Central U.S. was behind several tornadoes resulting in injuries and fatalities late Thursday and early Friday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Tornadic Activity in Ohio and Indiana 2024-03-15 00:00:41.168
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the tornado events that occured in Ohio and Indiana late Thursday and Friday evening (March 14 - 15).
Actuality: Details of Active Weather Event 2024-03-15 00:01:00.133
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the events and impacts associated with an active weather pattern March 14-15 in a stretch from Texas to Ohio.
A Look at Organic Food Imports 2024-03-15 00:00:59.924
Import of organic food products is a growing aspect of our nation’s consumer demand for such goods. (Rod Bain and USDA research economist Sharon Skorbiansky)
Actuality: Organic Imports and Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes 2024-03-15 00:00:25.652
USDA research economist Sharon Skorbiansky explains how organic imports are tracked under a system of harmonized tariff schedule code categories for products.
Expect To Pay More This Spring for Eggs 2024-03-15 00:00:57.129
Increased Springtime holiday demand for eggs and smaller supplies are helping drive up egg prices at the grocery store. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)
Retail Egg Prices Climbing Again 2024-03-15 00:01:00.029
After several months of declines, retail egg prices are climbing again. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)
Actuality: Why Stores May Be Selling Eggs for Less than They Paid for Them 2024-03-15 00:00:45.897
USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, explaining why some grocery stores may be selling eggs for less than they paid for them at wholesale.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Projects Gain Support 2024-03-14 00:00:59.585
USDA recently announced funding awards associated with its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program as means to conserve various farm and watershed easements. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)
Actuality: Two ACEP Components Described 2024-03-14 00:00:47.830
Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses two aspects of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Agricultural Land Easements and Wetland Reserve Easements.
Actuality: ACEP and Its Benefits 2024-03-14 00:00:33.149
Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie explains how the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) provides both environmental and economic benefits for participating landowners.
Features
Agriculture USA
Boosting Competition/Fairness for Farmers and Consumers 2024-03-12 00:05:00.146
The administration has announced major actions to enhance integrity and fairness in the food industry and in the banking industry. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan.
Consumer Time
Announcements Increasing Power of USDA Clean Energy Support 2024-03-12 00:02:44.440
A visit with rural electric cooperative representatives allows the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to announce new developments within USDA clean energy production and infrastructure programs. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Contributions of Women to Forest Service History 2024-03-12 00:02:56.744
Several women were among the foundation layers of various aspects of the U.S. Forest Service long before their ascension into leadership roles in the agency. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service historian Rachel Kline
Spotting and Fixing Winter/Spring Weather Damage to Your Trees 2024-03-12 00:03:00.140
Those late winter and early spring storms may have damaged trees in your yard. Here's how to evaluate damage and fix it. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension Horticulturist.
The Truth about Instant Tax Refunds 2024-03-12 00:02:56.927
An expert advises us to check out the details of any offer by our tax preparer to give us an instant or "anticipation" tax refund. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lauren Jones, Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy and Financial Expert. Also, classic comedians, Groucho and Chico Marx.
What To Look for in a Lawn Care Company 2024-03-12 00:02:47.862
Want someone else to do your yard work? Gary Crawford has this report with tips from an expert on hiring a lawn care company.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.
Agriculture Update
New Rule Will Boost Livestock Market Integrity and Fairness 2024-03-12 00:02:20.930
USDA has announced the first of several new rules designed to enhance integrity, fairness and competition in livestock marketing. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden
Details of First U.S. Ag Trade Mission to Angola 2024-03-12 00:02:19.859
USDA’s first agricultural trade mission of the year provided both official dialogue and sales opportunities focused on the African market of Angola and surrounding nations. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochilt Torres Small. Matt Copeland of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Details on Latest General CRP Sign Up 2024-03-12 00:02:09.253
The acreage enrollment period is now underway for landowners in USDA’s latest General Conservation Reserve Program sign-up. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie
DMC Sign Up Underway for 2024 2024-03-12 00:02:24.509
Dairy growers have until April 29th to enroll in USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program for this year. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux
U.S. Meat Production on the Rebound? 2024-03-12 00:02:06.275
Did USDA’s first look at 2024 total meat production show an increase over the previous year, which recorded a year over year production decline? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam