Radio Features

The rancher�s use of federal lands for grazing goes beyond feeding livestock by providing a needed management benefit to these public lands. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kaitlynn Glover of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Wise food shoppers may be pleasantly surprised by meat prices they find this week at some supermarkets. Gary Crawford grills the experts about holiday meat prices on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economists, Megan Sweitzer and Shayle Shagam.

That holiday weekend cheeseburger will cost more this year......or maybe less. Gary Crawford explains that puzzle in this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

One expert says wise last minute July 4th food shoppers may find some meat prices lower than a year ago. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Along with the hot dogs and hamburgers, why not try some veggies on the outdoor grill? Gary Crawford has an expert to tell us how to do it.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University.

Most July 4th outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 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***

This year�s U.S. cherry production forecasts reveal differing outlooks for tart and sweet cherries, and what might be available for consumers during the Independence Day holiday. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Some of the highlights from the recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom were recalled by the delegation�s leader, the Deputy Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

What will rising interest rates mean for farmers and for agriculture in general? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

What should a producer know about keeping records and documents in the event of a natural disaster, as well as what documentation should they obtain if a disaster affects their operation? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

USDA's Farm Service Agency reminds crop producers that the deadline is coming soon for reporting of crop acreage for this season, and what information they will need to provide. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow