Radio Features

A recent USDA study looks at some of the trends regarding producers’ adaption of precision agricultural methods and use of digital tools. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA economic researcher Johnathan McFadden. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University

The intent of USDA's Census of Agriculture is to ask questions of producers to better understand the make-up of farming and ranching in the U.S. Yet some producers have their own set of questions regarding the Census, and the 2022 Census now being conducted is no exception. Rod Bain looks at some of the questions about the Census of Agriculture from the producer perspective in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jody McDaniel and Hubert Hamer of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

There is one exception to what has been a picture of shrinking nationwide drought according to start of May U.S. Drought Monitor. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is partnering with zoo facilities nationwide on studies to determine the susceptibility of the SARS-CoV2 virus in animals. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Steve Rekant and Jessica Seigal-Willott of USDA-APHIS. James Traverse and Nick Kaputsin of the Greenville (S.C.) Zoo

Do any of the usual insect deterrents actually work to keep bugs away from our cookouts and picnics? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman with the University of Nebraska.

Several may not understand the broad number of career opportunities available in the farm, food, and forestry sectors, particularly when it comes to new and developing market opportunities. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A new USDA program provides support for technical assistance for rural broadband development projects. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad

What were some of the announcements made by the Agriculture Secretary during the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Improvements are noted over the past few months regarding drought coverage in crop and livestock production areas of the country. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Small businesses contribute more to the nation's economy than you might think. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Why are U.S. agricultural exports running below last year? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner