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Improving Topsoil Moisture Ratings to Start May 2024-05-08 00:00:59.768
Both major categories within USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition ratings indicated improvements thanks to recent active weather in parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Very Short to Short Topsoil Moisture Ratings by State 2024-05-08 00:00:59.428
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings by state for the period ending May 5th.
Starting the Year with Vastly Improved Pasture and Rangeland Conditions 2024-05-08 00:01:00.107
One has to go back to 2020 to find a better start to a year for our country's pasture and rangeland conditions, per USDA's inaugural look for 2024. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Comparing Starts of Pasture and Rangland Seasons by Year 2024-05-08 00:00:26.958
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how the start of this year's pasture and rangeland condition ratings report compares to the beginning of prior years.
Actuality: State Based Good to Excellent Pasture and Rangeland Ratings 2024-05-08 00:00:54.517
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings by state for the period ending May 5th.
Weather a Major Factor in Upcoming Global Supply/Demand Report 2024-05-08 00:00:57.432
Weather events and problems will be a major factor that USDA analysts will use this week as they prepare to issue their global supply and demand forecasts. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
Farm Service Agency Struggling To Hire and Keep Workers 2024-05-08 00:00:47.640
Many federal departments are struggling to hire and retain workers. The USDA's Farm Service is no exception. (Gary Crawford and the Associate Administrator Steve Peterson)
USDA About to Make Its First Winter Wheat Production Forecast 2024-05-08 00:00:48.576
How big a winter wheat crop will growers harvest this year? We will soon have a better idea of that as USDA gets ready to release its first official winter wheat forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
****USDA will release its wheat production forecast Friday, May 10th, noon EDT
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)
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.