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Investments in Conservation Innovation 2024-07-24 00:00:59.036
The latest round of USDA Conservation Innovation Grant awards focuses on investments in both on-farm innovation trials and advancement of traditional conservation practices. (Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Actuality: Conservation Innovation Grant Program 2024-07-24 00:00:32.809
Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains the intent of the agency's Conservation Innovation Grant program.
Actuality: CIG Components and Purpose 2024-07-24 00:00:53.655
Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses the Classic and On-Farm Trial components within USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants program.
Looking at Topsoil Moisture Conditions in our Country 2024-07-24 00:00:59.350
What changes from the prior week were recorded in the latest edition of USDA’s topsoil moisture condition ratings report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Short Ratings by State 2024-07-24 00:00:58.775
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers a state breakdown of very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 21.
Pasture and Rangeland Condition Ratings Review 2024-07-24 00:00:59.924
What was the week-over-week change in pasture and rangeland conditions for the nation, as well as adjustments for various states? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Western Wildfire Activity Expands 2024-07-23 00:01:00.133
Several areas of the West have experienced an increase in wildfires over the month of July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Build Up to Western Wildfires 2024-07-23 00:01:00.055
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the reasons behind a recent increase in wildfire activity in parts of the West this month.
Actuality: Oregon Wildfire Complexes 2024-07-23 00:00:57.887
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the significant amount of current wildfire activity taking place in Oregon.
Actuality: Western Wildfire Air Quality Concerns 2024-07-23 00:00:49.763
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses growing concerns about air quality in the Pacific Northwest due to increasing wildfire activity and a ridge of high pressure.
Midwestern Crops Develop Under Beneficial Weather 2024-07-23 00:00:59.898
Weather trends for the next few days continue to favor the development of corn and soybeans in much of the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Southeastern Crops Receiving Much Needed Moisture 2024-07-23 00:00:59.872
A cold front parked along the nation's Southeast quadrant is providing much needed rain to previously parched crops in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast 2024-07-23 00:00:59.376
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures nationwide will contrast a dividing line of areas of precipitation for period of July 30 to August 5.
Helping New and Small Meat Plants to Thrive 2024-07-22 00:01:00.024
USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker )
Actuality: The Purpose of USDA Small Processing Plant Roundtables 2024-07-22 00:00:40.512
Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker explains the purpose of USDA's small processing plant roundtables.
Actuality: Next Small Meat Processing Plant Roundtable Described 2024-07-22 00:00:30.384
Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker describes the upcoming small meat processing plant roundtable in Round Rock, Texas,July 26th.
Features
Agriculture USA
The Dangers of Excessive Screen Time for Kids and Adults 2024-07-23 00:05:00.024
Researchers say there are many problems associated with spending too much screen time. Gary Crawford has more about this on this edition of Agriculture USA/
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles. Classic TV kids show host, Buffalo Bob Smith.
Consumer Time
USDA Provides a Boost to School Nutrition Efforts 2024-07-23 00:02:32.973
Recent announcements by top USDA officials focused on improving school nutrition programs year-long as well as in specific times such as the summer. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small.
More Independently Produced Meat for Our Tables 2024-07-23 00:02:44.040
USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker
Keeping Kids Well Nourished in the Summer 2024-07-23 00:02:30.840
This summer is the inauguration of a new program designed to help parents make sure their chlldren get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. Gary Crawford has more.''
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small
Watch for Symptoms of Heat Stress and Stroke 2024-07-23 00:03:00.035
Heat stress and stroke can sneak up on you without you being fully aware of it. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.
Hot and Hard Work Right Now for Christmas Tree Growers 2024-07-23 00:02:53.191
Christmas tree growers are working hard in this summer's record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for us this winter. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.
Agriculture Update
Helping Independent Meat Processors to Thrive 2024-07-23 00:02:30.240
USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker
Connections Between Equity and Urban Agriculture 2024-07-23 00:02:14.608
The Agriculture Secretary recently explained ways in which urban ag and USDA's efforts to improve equity in farming are connected. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Comment Period Now for Federal Milk Marketing Order Modifications 2024-07-23 00:02:15.862
Proposed recommendations for modifications within Federal Milk Marketing Orders are now available for public comment – what would be the first significant changes to FMMO’s in over two decades. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale
Process to Determine Potential Biotech Plant Regulations 2024-07-23 00:02:29.524
A division of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is responsible for determining regulations associated with a plant species developed through biotechnology. Rod Bain looks at part of the assessment process in this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Abigail Walter of APHIS’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services
It's the Hot and Hard Work Season for Christmas Tree Growers 2024-07-23 00:02:30.256
Christmas tree growers are working hard in record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for us this winter. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.