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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)

Actuality: Tornado Activity to Date in 2024   2024-04-29 00:00:35.526
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about tornadic activity during the first four months of this year including a recent extended weekend outbreak.

Actuality: Tornado Count over this Past Weekend   2024-04-29 00:00:59.742
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a streak of tornadoes that impacted states in the nation's mid-section over a four day period this past week and weekend.

Actuality: April 26th Streak of Tornadoes   2024-04-29 00:00:58.435
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses five sets of tornado streaks that impacted states in the nation's mid-section this past Friday.

Actuality: Active Weather and Tornado Threats This Week   2024-04-29 00:01:00.186
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey forecasts the potential of more tornadic activity in the nation's mid-section during this week's mid-week period.

Rapid Corn/Soybean Planting Pace   2024-04-29 00:00:57.864
Corn and soybean growers are making major planting progress. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Corn Planting by State   2024-04-29 00:00:37.176
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with corn planting numbers by state.

Actuality: Corn Emergence.   2024-04-29 00:00:37.104
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest corn emergence numbers.

Actuality: Soybean Planting by State   2024-04-29 00:00:47.520
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with soybean planting numbers.

Actuality: Cotton Planting Progress   2024-04-29 00:00:39.288
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on cotton planting.

Actuality: Sugarbeet Planting   2024-04-29 00:00:39.648
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on sugarbeet planting.

National Wheat Condition Ratingx Stabilize   2024-04-29 00:00:49.536
Wheat condition ratings are settling down after two weeks of worrisome declines. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Numbers on Winter Wheat Heading   2024-04-29 00:00:32.856
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with figures on winter wheat heading.

Actuality: Rapid Rice Planting   2024-04-29 00:00:27.480
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, reports on the fast rice planting pace.

Funding for Building Farm Labor Housing   2024-04-26 00:01:00.447
Funding availability was recently announced by USDA for proposed projects constructing both on-farm and off-farm labor housing. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden)

Actuality: Farm Labor Housing Funding Program Component   2024-04-26 00:00:26.566
Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses the aspects of two farm labor housing funding programs, with both currently accepting applications.


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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

Consumer Time


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.