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2024 Farm Bill Versions Introduced in Congress   2024-05-01 00:00:59.454
The Chairs of both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees Wednesday released differing versions of a new Farm Bill for upcoming consideration. (Rod Bain. Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union. Joe Gilson of the American Farm Bureau Federation.)

GREET and USDA Climate Smart Ag Pilot   2024-05-01 00:01:00.186
A new model for greenhouse gas emission measurement for use in sustainable aviation fuel tax credits has a connection with a USDA pilot program. (Rod Bain and Paul Winters of the Clean Fuels Alliance)

Livestock Producers Received Higher Prices in March   2024-05-01 00:00:59.088
The latest month over month increase within USDA's Agricultural Prices Index was driven by a rise in what livestock producers as a whole received pricewise in March. (Rod Bain)

Vilsack: Compensation for H5N1-Infected Dairies Is a Complex Issue   2024-05-01 00:00:59.448
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says the issue of possible compensation to dairy operations hit by avian influenza is a complex one. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Sccretary Tom Vilsack)

Two Huge Years for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service   2024-05-01 00:01:00.432
Two big years for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. (Gary Crawford and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby.

Actuality: NRCS Outreach Efforts   2024-05-01 00:00:17.616
NRCS Chief Terry Cosby talks about his agency's outreach efforts.

Better Topsoil Moisture Ratings to Close April   2024-05-01 00:00:59.768
USDA’s latest look at nationwide topsoil moisture conditions rating reveal improvements due to recent rains in several parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Mid-Week Round of Active Weather Expected   2024-04-30 00:01:00.160
Areas impacted by tornadoes over the past week and weekend could face another round of active weather during the middle part of this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Actuality: Kick Off to Peak of Tornado Season   2024-04-30 00:00:26.540
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how recent tornadic activity reflects what is the traditional peak of the annual tornado season in the U.S.

Actuality: Much Needed Rain in Central and Southern Plains?   2024-04-30 00:00:37.877
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about what could be one potential benefit of this week's active weather in a region needing crop moisture.

A Big Win for Climate Smart Agriculture   2024-04-30 00:01:00.240
The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. (Gary Crawford and 'Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: New Tax Guidance Gives Value to Climate Smart Ag. Practices   2024-04-30 00:00:30.984
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new tax guidance on sustainable aviation fuel gives value to Farmers' climate smart practices and crops.

Three Things to Know About Avian Flu in Dairy Cows   2024-04-30 00:00:58.344
There are three things we should know about the current situation with bird flu in dairy cows. ( Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Freeze Concerns with Pacific Northwest Crops   2024-04-30 00:01:00.160
Colder than normal temperatures this week in parts of the Pacific Northwest could result in freeze concerns regarding winter grain and fruit crops in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast   2024-04-30 00:00:52.349
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both near-to-above normal temperatures and precipitation will be found across most of the nation during the period of May 7 - 13.

Major Tornadic Outbreak and its Impacts   2024-04-29 00:00:59.794
An extended weekend of active weather brought the nation's first major tornadic outbreak of the year, with damages and fatalities reported in parts of the nation's mid-section. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)


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Agriculture USA


Protecting Dairy Cattle from H5N1 High Path Avian Flu   2024-04-30 00:04:59.990
With cases of a strain of what is known as bird flu recently found in dairy cattle, USDA and other stakeholders have been busy monitoring the situation and implementing measures to protect our nation’s dairy cattle. Rod Bain looks at what has so far transpired in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

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New Food Price Forecasts from USDA   2024-04-30 00:02:39.264
Some food shoppers may be surprised at USDA's latest forecasts for food prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

National 4-H Gathering as a Working Conference   2024-04-30 00:02:34.122
Youth participants of the National 4-H Conference spend much of their time at the annual event working, yet what is their assignment? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Some Do's and Don'ts for Producing Good Home Grown Tomatoes   2024-04-30 00:03:00.140
How many big mistakes can a home tomato grower make? One expert says, "A LOT". Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension gardening expert, Dennis Patton. Also, Guy Clark.

New Nutrition Standards for School Meals   2024-04-30 00:02:57.792
USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President Harry Truman. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. North Carolina mother, Mary Beth Cochran.

USDA Acts to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks   2024-04-30 00:02:58.992
USDA is taking another action to protect consumers from salmonella outbreaks. Gary Crawford has more. Participants: Gary Crawford and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin

Agriculture Update


Avian Flu and Dairy Cattle Details to Date   2024-04-30 00:02:26.468
What are some of the things learned by USDA and other stakeholders as they prevent the spread of a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Protecting Dairy Cattle from High Path H5N1 Avian Flu   2024-04-30 00:02:23.751
A federal order issued by the Agriculture Department is designed to protect our nation's dairy cattle and milk supplies from potential H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza infection. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Funding for Building Farm Labor Housing   2024-04-30 00:02:23.281
Funding availability was recently announced by USDA for proposed projects constructing both on-farm and off-farm labor housing. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden

A Successful Ag. Trade Mission to India   2024-04-30 00:02:29.448
This past week's U.S. Agricultural trade mission in India could set the stage for growing trade between the U.S. and India while also sparking some near-term sales as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Agriculture Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor. Mississippi Ag. Commissioner Andy Gipson. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross.

A Snapshot of U.S. Aquaculture   2024-04-30 00:02:07.007
What does our nation’s aquaculture sector look like, and why do analysts believe there is significant growth opportunity in this industry? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Christopher Davis of USDA’s Economic Research Service. David O’Brien of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.