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Weekly Radio Features from 06/30/2009
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Agriculture USA

CD# 27.09 THE 4H FLAG AND ITS MISSION IN SPACE
Thanks in part to the efforts of seventeen year old 4H member, the organization's flag is set to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor, sending the message that 4H is more than just agriculture. Rod Bain shares this story in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, 4H member Azeem Ahmed, Ryan Schmiesing of USDA's Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service 
RBAIN 00:05:01

Consumer Time

THE P'S AND Q'S OF BUYING A NEW AC
If you have to buy a new home air conditioning unit or if you just think it's time, Gary Crawford has some tips from an expert in this report. PARTICIPANT: Gary Crawford and Bruce Snead, Kansas State University extension engineer and home energy expert. 
GCRAWFORD 00:02:49

FOR SOME COOKOUT VARIETY TRY PUTTING VEGGIES ON THE GRILL
For an extra outdoor grilling treat why not try putting some vegetables on the grill? Gary Crawford has an expert to tell you how best to do it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University Extension food specialist. 
GCRAWFORD 00:02:44

HOME EQUITY LOANS NOT MUCH OF AN OPTION FOR MANY
Once upon a time home equity loans were highly touted financial moves for many, but it's not so much so anymore. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Barack Obama. University of Maryland extension financial expert Joanne Hamilton. 
GCRAWFORD 00:02:51

FLYING THE 4H FLAG ABOARD THE SPACE SHUTTLE
Thanks to the request of a 4H member, the organization's flag is aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor during its latest mission. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, Ryan Schmiesing of Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service, 4H member Azeem Ahmed. 
RBAIN 00:02:50

VACATIONING IN A RECESSION
Money may be tight , but, with a little planning and flexibility,you can still have a much needed vacation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Carol Young, Kansas State University extension family financial expert. 
GCRAWFORD 00:02:48

Agriculture Update

CHERRY PRODUCTION SIGNIFICANTLY UP IN 2009
Following last year's crop reductions due to poor weather, the 2009 U.S. tart and sweet cherry crops appear to be much larger this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Fred Granja of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service 
RBAIN 00:02:18

WHEAT PRODUCTION ESTIMATE DOWN
The forecast for world wheat numbers is taken down due to a reduction in winter wheat production. Susan Carter has more. PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bange 
SCARTER 00:02:01

BROILER, STEER AND HOG OUTLOOK
The total U.S meat production for 2009-2010 is down from last month as higher feed costs are expected to reduce prospects in the broiler and pork sectors. Susan Carter reports. PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bange 
SCARTER 00:02:33

CORN PROJECTED LOWER FOR JUNE AND SOYBEAN EXPORT RAISED
Reduced corn yields and production has the nation's corn supply projected to be lower for 2009-2010 and soybean exports higher. Susan Carter has the details. PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bange 
SCARTER 00:02:15

COTTON, RICE AND MILK OUTLOOK
Reductions are made to the world cotton production and U.S. milk forecast, while few changes are made to the rice projection. Susan Carter has more. PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bange 
SCARTER 00:02:28

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