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Your 4th of July Cookout Could Cost You Less than Last Year

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Fourth of July celebrations this year should be larger, but prices for many holiday cookout foods could be lower than last year. Gary Crawford grills the experts about that on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

USDA Has Innovative Programs to Help Would-Be Homeowners

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Many people may not know this, but USDA has innovative programs to help would-be homeowners. Stephanie Ho has the story of how USDA's Rural Development provided crucial assistance to one Oregon resident.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Sandra, Oregon homeowner. Justin Maxson, USDA Deputy Undersecretary.

July 4th Hamburgers May Cost Us Less than a Year Ago

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Besides celebrating our independence and the easing of COVID restrictions, there's one more thing to celebrate on July 4th. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist.

Expect to See More Store Specials this Year on 4th of July Cookout Foods

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4th of July celebrations this year should be larger but prices for many holiday cookout foods could be lower than last year. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

Food Experts Get Asked a Lot of "Unusual" Questions

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We consumers can certainly come up with some interesting and odd questions to ask food experts. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee.

Food Safety for that Fourth of July Cookout

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This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. Here are some tips to keep cookouts from being sickouts. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.


****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

Updates to CRP and Acreage Sign-Up Deadlines

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Updates have been made to one of the USDA's most popular conservation programs, and are available in various acreage enrollment periods, including the latest general sign-up. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

An EQIP Pilot Provides Incentive and Drought Assistance

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A Natural Resources Conservation Service program is offering a pilot program to landowners in four Western states severely impacted by drought. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby

WHIP Plus Payments Arriving Soon to Eligible Producers

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One of USDA Farm Service Agency’s suite of disaster assistance programs is making its second round of payments to eligible producers suffering losses in 2018 and 2019 due to a natural disaster. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Considerations Regarding Crop Acreage Reporting

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The deadline for producers to report this year's crop acres is fast approaching, and there some things to consider, including potential benefits. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Studies of Swine Health and the Swine Industry

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Swine producers this year will have opportunity to participate on a USDA survey covering aspects of their industry and of swine health. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Charles Haley of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service