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Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

How do cuirrent reservoir levels and this Winter's mountain snowpack shape water supplies for various parts of the West this Spring and Summer? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Does Spring have you inspired to plant a tree or two? An expert says do your homework before you start digging. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension horticulture expert.

One expert says using screen time as a pacifier for babies and very young children is not a good idea. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Child Development Specialist Bradford Wiles. Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody fame.

Researchers say there are many problems associated with spending too much screen time. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles.

A ten year old USDA program is still delivering on its original promise of improving the environment on a large scale. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie.

Animal disease experts are collecting a massive amount of data on the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

The recent USDA-led Agricultural Trade Mission to South Korea was designed to build upon existing relationships to diversify export opportunities to that market. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Indiana Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward.

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates decreases over time of drought coverage for most major crops and commodities. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Recently announced - the latest in a series of offerings to assist rural residents and communities deal with farm stress and rural mental health challenges and stigmas. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Rob Larew of National Farmers Union. Judy Lux of RuralMinds.org.