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Ag. Exports Could Fall Again in FY2025 2024-08-27 00:00:58.416
U.S. Ag. exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Actuality: Some Key Numbers from USDA's Trade Forecast 2024-08-27 00:00:42.864
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer with some highlights from the new 2025 trade outlook.
Actuality: Export Volumes Could Increase, but at Low Prices 2024-08-27 00:00:27.696
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says export volumes may increase, but at low prices.
Comparing Tropical Storm Activity Between Ocean Basins 2024-08-27 00:01:00.186
What is the current look at tropical storm development and activity when comparing the Atlantic and Pacific Basins? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: The Trek of Hurricane Hone 2024-08-27 00:01:00.133
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a recent, and rare, hurricane appearing near the Hawaiian Islands this past weekend.
Actuality: Tropical Moisture in the Gulf Region 2024-08-27 00:00:46.236
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says varying tropical moisture is being drawn into places along the Gulf of Mexico providing significant precipitation amounts.
Actuality: Atlantic Hurricane Season to Date 2024-08-27 00:00:55.745
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season as it approaches the midway point, and how that compares to start of the season predictions.
Some Western Regions Expecting Needed Moisture 2024-08-27 00:01:00.264
Forecasted rains in parts of the West could mean a break from extreme heat and dryness experienced in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Where Dryness Continues Out West 2024-08-27 00:01:00.264
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers areas of the West where extreme dryness and heat are expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend.
Needed Rain for Midwestern Crop Areas? 2024-08-27 00:01:00.107
Plenty of moisture has accumulated in the Midwest this summer, leading to potentially high producing corn and soybean crops, so is there a need for rain in the region this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Midwest Precipitation Potential This Week 2024-08-27 00:00:54.230
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses possible rain showers in several parts of the Midwest over the course of the week, as well as the potential for active weather.
Actuality: Areas of Increased Midwest Dryness 2024-08-27 00:00:23.379
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the Corn Belt where dryness has been predominant in the last several days, and what that may mean from a crop perspective.
Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Forecast 2024-08-27 00:00:46.393
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal prescription for much of the country during the period of September 3 - 9.
Latest Effort to Build Organic Markets 2024-08-26 00:01:00.160
The final round of USDA Organic Market Development Grants was awarded, investing $85 million dollars in projects in 36 states. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)
Actuality: Organic Market Development Grant Program 2024-08-26 00:00:44.486
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt explains the intent of a grant program focused on building up the U.S. organic industry.
Actuality: Examples of Organic Market Development Grant Projects 2024-08-26 00:00:57.338
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt shares recently funded Organic Market Development Grant Program projects to provide examples of the scope of these efforts in building markets.
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The Ag Sector on Climate Smart Commodity Partnerships and Projects 2024-08-27 00:04:59.964
Several in the farm and food industry are participating in USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program or are indirectly involved and supporting various projects within this framework. What are the thoughts of some in agriculture about the potential of new climate solutions and new climate smart commodity markets within the Partnership? Rod Bain talks with ag sector representatives in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Corey Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute. Tim Lust of National Sorghum Producers. Cheslea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association. Kellie Bray of CropLife America.
Consumer Time
New Food Price Forecasts for 2024 and 2025 2024-08-27 00:02:35.448
Will food shoppers see lower prices at the grocery store next year? Gary Crawford has one exxpert's answer in this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.
High Egg Prices Causing Shell Shock 2024-08-27 00:02:56.952
Shoppers are seeing some very high prices for eggs. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.
USDA Grants Supporting the Specialty Crop Industry 2024-08-27 00:02:39.137
What are some of the ways our nation’s specialty crop sector are supported in marketing and research efforts through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant and Specialty Crop Multi-State Programs? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt.
Food Safety for Tailgaters Part One 2024-08-27 00:02:56.744
Football season means it's also tailgate party season. Here's how to avoid food poisoning problems at the party. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can also chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ***
Sheep, Solar Panels, and Climate Smart Study 2024-08-27 00:02:32.685
How are sheep and solar panels connected to a USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities funded research project? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Pete Camino of the American Lamb Board
Agriculture Update
Eggs Living Up to Their Reputation as a Volatile Product 2024-08-27 00:02:22.944
Eggs are living up to their reputation as a volatile product. Gary Crawford has more on the wild egg market.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst,Shayle Shagam.
A Conversation with Former USDA Economic Advisors - Part Two 2024-08-27 00:02:24.169
A recent panel contained dialogue between some of those who held the post as USDA’s top economic advisor – including former Chief Economists. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Current USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economics Randy Russell. Former Assistant Secretaries for Economics Robert Thompson and Dan Sumner. Former Chief Economist Joe Glauber and Rob Johansson.
Controlled Environment Agriculture and Census of Ag 2024-08-27 00:02:29.551
What are some of the findings within the latest USDA Census of Agriculture regarding potential trends and data about controlled environment agriculture operations and crops? Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA horticultural researcher James Altland
USDA Cattle on Feed Report 2024-08-27 00:02:29.664
The USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows there's money to be made in the cattle business right now. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.
Ag Sector View of Climate Smart Commodity Partnership Program 2024-08-27 00:02:28.584
Several in the food and farm production arena believe USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program can provide opportunities for increased conservation practices and new market opportunities. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Tim Lust of the National Sorghum Producers. Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association.