Radio Features

Another year of significant weather and climate activity is now in the books, yet what were some of the notable events weather-wise of last year in our country, and what kind of impacts did it have, especially on agriculture? Rod Bain looks at 2021 from a U.S. weather perspective in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

We paid more for food in 2021, especially for meat. What's the outlook for the new year? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former USDA Chief Economist Howard Hjort.

Could the official list of weather and climate related disasters totaling one-billion dollars in 2021 reach a record number? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Has the pandemic negatively changed your patterns of exercise, sleep and diet? One expert says it's possible. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension

Many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising, Why? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Karen Ensle, Rutgers University extension nutrition and health expert.

USDA researchers are looking at innovations and smart technology to develop traps to help control feral swine populations. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kilgo of the U.S. Forest Service

What weather and climate events were among a USDA meteorologist’s list of the most eventful of the past year, pertaining to their impacts to agriculture? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Rippey

What's the 2022 outlook for the hog sector? One expert says don't expect any big moves to change production in 2022. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

The new year could bring some good cheer to many U.S. wheat growers. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

The nation's crop insurance industry has met significant challenges over the last two years thanks to innovation in and flexibility within products they offer their customers. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services

What are some of the basics regarding sequestering carbon and developing ecological and economic markets for carbon crops? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jason Weller of Land O'Lakes. Chris Harbourt of Indigo Ag. Andrew Wentz of of Ecosystem Services Market Consortium.