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Vilsack on Farm Bill Challenges   2024-04-15 00:01:00.264
The Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the challenges associated with Congress crafting a Farm Bill with agricultural journalists Monday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Vilsack on Farm Bill Challenges   2024-04-15 00:01:00:34
The Agriculture Secretary discussed some of the challenges associated with Congress crafting a Farm Bill with agricultural journalists Monday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Notable News from April Wheat Balance Sheets   2024-04-15 00:0059:77
What were among the highlights gleaned by USDA's April looks at both U.S. and world wheat supply and demand estimates? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Less World Corn Production Forecasted for April   2024-04-15 00:00:59:77
What does adjustments down in global corn production in USDA’s latest outlook mean for changes in the world corn balance sheet? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Actuality: April Global Corn Supply and Demand Estimate   2024-04-15 00:00:59:67
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski reviews some of the adjustments to USDA's latest outlook for global corn supplies and use.

Actuality: Latest Domestic Corn Balance Sheet   2024-04-15 00:00:59:77
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over the April U.S. Corn Supply and Demand Estimate and categorial changes from the previous month.

Winter Wheat Crop Still Looking Good   2024-04-15 00:00:55:43
Winter wheat condition ratings continue to look promising. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg.

Actuality: The Latest on Wheat Heading   2024-04-15 00:00:55:88
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg has latest on winter wheat heading.

Actuality: Rapid Pace of Rice Planting   2024-04-15 00:00:37:46
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with latest on rice planting.

Actuality: Cotton Planting Progress   2024-04-15 00:00:41:56
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with cotton planting report.

Actuality: First Look at Soybean Planting   2024-04-15 00:00:34:56
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with first look at soybean planting progress.

Actuality: Corn Planting by State   2024-04-15 00:00:22;57
USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with corn planting by state.

Spring Planting Ahead of Normal for Most Crops in Most Places   2024-04-15 00:00:58:36
It's a speedy planting season so far this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg).

Tightened Up U.S. and World Soybean Balance Sheets   2024-04-12 00:01:00.160
USDA this month used new data for both domestic and international soybean production to adjust both outlooks for supply and demand. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Revealing Rice Balance Sheet Adjustments for April   2024-04-12 00:01:00.342
Small changes were made to both USDA’s domestic and global supply and demand estimates for rice this month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Actuality: U.S. Rice Balance Sheet for April   2024-04-12 00:00:59.167
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses month over month changes in USDA's domestic rice supply and demand estimates.


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Features

Agriculture USA


Making Your Home Less Inviting to Raccoons   2024-04-09 00:05:00.016
Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

Consumer Time


Increasing Awareness of and Action Against Invasive Pests and Plant Diseases   2024-04-09 00:02:35.036
What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Tree Planting for Success--Part One   2024-04-09 00:02:53.505
Does Spring have you inspired to plant a tree or two? An expert says do your homework before you start digging. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension horticulture expert.

Screen Time for Infants/Young Children Not a Good Idea   2024-04-09 00:02:57.024
One expert says using screen time as a pacifier for babies and very young children is not a good idea. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Child Development Specialist Bradford Wiles. Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody fame.

The Many Dangers of Too Much Screen Time   2024-04-09 00:02:48.192
Researchers say there are many problems associated with spending too much screen time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles.

Agriculture Update


Conservation on a Regional Scale   2024-04-09 00:02:30.288
A ten year old USDA program is still delivering on its original promise of improving the environment on a large scale. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie.

Officials Collecting Vital Data on Bird Flu/Dairy Situation   2024-04-09 00:02:26.928
Animal disease experts are collecting a massive amount of data on the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Strengthening a Solid U.S. Ag Export Market   2024-04-09 00:02:28.871
The recent USDA-led Agricultural Trade Mission to South Korea was designed to build upon existing relationships to diversify export opportunities to that market. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Indiana Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward.

Shifts in Crop and Commodity Area Drought Coverage   2024-04-09 00:02:15.418
The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates decreases over time of drought coverage for most major crops and commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

More Resources to Address Rural Mental Health Issues   2024-04-09 00:02:25.188
Recently announced - the latest in a series of offerings to assist rural residents and communities deal with farm stress and rural mental health challenges and stigmas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Rob Larew of National Farmers Union. Judy Lux of RuralMinds.org.