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A National Food Loss and Waste Reduction Strategy

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The latest efforts by the Agriculture Department and other stakeholders in efforts to reduce our domestic food loss and waste by half by the year 2030 was recently announced – a federal strategy, which includes increased recycling of organic materials. Rod Bain looks at some of the components within this strategy in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse.

Food Prices Leveling Off

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A new report suggests that food price inflation is leveling off. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

More Scammers Are Using Our Phones Against Us

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Our phones connect us with the rest of the world, but they can also be a doorway to trouble. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension educator, Barbara Stockebrand. Classic comedians, Jack Benny and Sheldon Leonard.

Collaboration Essential in Hemp Germplasm Research

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To advance both genetic traits and commercial uses for industrial hemp, collaborative research is needed to develop new varieties and find favorable factors. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research geneticist Zach Stansell

Making Your Yard Less Attractive to Sneaky Snakes

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If you don't like snakes sneaking around your yard, an expert has some advice for you. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University wildlife management specialist, Drew Rickets.

Observing the Health of a Forest

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Whether going by pathologist, tree doctor, or stump buster, a U.S. Forest Service tree expert in California utilizes his observation skills to diagnose unhealthy forest areas. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Martin MacKenzie

U.S. Ag. Products Facing Stiff Competition on World Markets

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U.S. farm products are facing continued stiff competition on world markets. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, James Kaufman.

U.S. Importing More Ag. Products

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The U.S. is importing more food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, James Kaufman.

Continued Study and Advancement of Carbon Markets

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Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how it fits into regenerative ag economic models. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag. Josiah McClellan of Truterra. Cody Barilla of Terrain.

Expanded Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Growers

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USDA recently announced expanded crop insurance options available for some specialty crop and organic growers starting next crop year. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger

Cover Crops and Connections with Cattle Operations

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A recent USDA study looks at how cover crop production integrated into cattle operations might provide economic benefits for producers as well as resource conservation benefits. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Maria Bowman