Radio Features

What is the status of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations, and why does that matter? In this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho takes a look.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations

Personnel in some of the Agriculture Department's mission areas are involved in planning and distribution of, and even adminstering, COVID-19 vaccinations. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Gordy Sachs of the U.S. Forest Service. Julianna Lenoch of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

What is USDA's relationship with the country's Tribal Nations, and what are the challenges that remain? Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations

This winter is one of the harshest in decades and an expert says it's not only dangerous for us, but also for our pets. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Autumn Unk.

Innovations in the farm and food sectors have been a historic part of the 1890's land grant university research system, including continuing r and d at these facilities. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Institute for Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille. Shengmin Sang of North Carolina A and T University. Jason Oliver of Tennessee State University.

USDA's Agricultural Research Service has a full plate of programs to focus on in 2021. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Agricultural Research Service Administrator.

2021 could be a record year in at least two agricultural aspects. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Producers impacted by a mid-February deep freeze in parts of the country can apply for disaster assistance through various Farm Service Agency programs. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Steve Peterson of the Farm Service Agency

* - ATTN. STATIONS: Bird Health Awareness Week is this week (February 22-26th) - *

Keeping poultry flocks safe from a disease outbreak requires use of proper biosecurity measures, such as those promoted through USDA programs. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Gauthier of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

There are many challenges facing the new director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations. Stephanie Ho has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, Office of Tribal Relations

USDA researchers recently looked at the trends and practices connected to cover crops in efforts to increase data on this growing cropping system. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Steve Wallander of the Economic Research Service