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New Crop Year Production Forecasts and USDA May Reports 2024-05-10 00:00:59.506
How were USDA's forecasts for 2024-25 marketing year crop production incorporated into this month's series of production, supply, and demand reports? (Rod Bain)
Financial Support for H5N1 Affected Dairy Producers 2024-05-10 00:00:59.794
A series of financial measures to assist dairy growers with cattle infected with a strain of High Path Avian Flu will soon be available, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: More Financial Support Tools for H5N1 Affected Dairy Growers 2024-05-10 00:00:59.872
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the tools announced Friday designed to compensate dairy producers impacted by dairy cattle infected by H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Increasing USDA-State Collaboration on H5N1 Prevention 2024-05-10 00:01:00.029
The Agriculture Secretary says USDA will work closer with states in implementing intrastate movement restrictions for dairy cows as a preventative measure against a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
ELAP Offering for H5N1 Impacted Dairy Producers 2024-05-10 00:00:59.794
The Agriculture Secretary Friday is using an existing Farm Service Agency disaster program to assist producers with dairy cattle infected with a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: Update on H5N1 Prevention and Testing Efforts 2024-05-10 00:00:43.598
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the latest on federal efforts to monitor, prevent, and study a form of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in dairy cattle.
Latest Efforts to Keep Our Milk Supply Safe 2024-05-10 00:00:59.141
The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased efforts in assure a safe milk supply in lieu of an outbreak of a High Path Avian Flu strain found in dairy cattle. (Rod Bain and HHS Secretary Xavier Bacerra)
Update on HHS Aspect of H5N1 Response 2024-05-10 00:00:59.271
The Health and Human Services Secretary discussed ongoing efforts in response to an outbreak of a strain of High Path Avian Influenza in dairy cattle and protection of the domestic milk supply. (Rod Bain and Secretary Xavier Bacerra)
Actuality: HHS Announces Latest Steps in H5N1 Response 2024-05-10 00:01:00.447
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Bacerra discusses the latest support efforts in response to an H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle.
Are We on the Fringe of a New Trend in U.S. Wheat Production? 2024-05-10 00:00:58.968
Are we on the fringe of a new trend in U.S. wheat production? (Gary Crawford. Nick Streff with USDA's Statistics Service. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Actuality: Recent Trends in Wheat Production 2024-05-10 00:00:51.744
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer reviews recent trends in wheat production.
Actuality: USDA Cuts Forecast for South American Corn 2024-05-10 00:00:38.568
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talks about USDA's cuts in South American corn crop forecasts.
World Food Prize 2024 Laureates Announced 2024-05-09 00:00:59.376
Two champions of seed conservation and crop diversity are honored as this year's World Food Prize Laureates. (Rod Bain. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.)
Actuality: Accomplishments of 2024 World Food Prize Laureates 2024-05-09 00:00:58.906
World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad discusses some of the work of Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler that led to their selection as 2024 World Food Prize Laureates.
Actuality: World Food Prize Laureates and Global Seed Repository 2024-05-09 00:00:55.536
Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses the creation of a global seed bank by 2024 World Food Prize Laureates Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, and its importance to global food security.
World Food Prize Laureate and Feed the Future Program 2024-05-09 00:00:59.271
One of this year's World Food Prize Laureates has a connection to a U.S. State Department - U.S. Agency for International Development program under the Feed the Future Initiative. (Rod Bain and Secretary of State Antony Blinken)
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.