Radio Features Archive

Part of the battle to end cancer may be fought on our dinner tables. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Former President John F. Kennedy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. University of North Dakota Professor Dr. Donald Warne. Apollo 11 astronaut, Neil Armstrong.

Part of the battle to end cancer may be fought on our dinner tables and in our restaurants. Gary Crawford has this report.+


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Former President John F. Kennedy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. University of North Dakota Professor Dr. Donald Warne. Apollo 11 astronaut, Neil Armstrong.

The latest recipient of the World Food Prize, known as the "Nobel Prize of Agriculture", was recently announced in ceremonies at the State Department. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. World Food Prize President Barbara Stinson. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary of State Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez

Grants covering rural infrastructure efficiencies and climate smart improvements in areas such as energy and water and waste disposal were recently announced by the Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small. Minnesota State Rural Development Director Colleen Landkamer. North Carolina State Rural Development Director Reginald Speight.

What is the forecast for the next four months regarding wildfire activity in the nation, and particularly West of the Mississippi River? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. National Interagency Fire Center meteorologist Jim Wallmann.

The recent opening of USDA's Farmers Market for the year is a reminder that local and regional Farmers Markets are now or will be available for their customers. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.

The law banning e15 blended fuels to be sold in the summer months has been waived via emergency, but what does this mean for both consumers and producers? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. President Joe Biden. Chris Bliley of Growth Energy. Jaden Mullendore of the Renewable Fuels Association.

The USDA's latest report on U.S. agricultural trade has some remarkable numbers. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

Increased response efforts against the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in our nation is behind a recent funding resource for a USDA agency. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford

The first USDA pasture and rangeland condition report for this year reveals the impacts of long-term drought in parts of the country. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

New and modified practices are included for consideration of proposals being submitted for the Farm Service Agency's State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Scott Marlow