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Laura is Getting Stronger and Still Heading for the Gulf Coast   2020-08-24 00:01:00.107
Residents along the Gulf Coast are bracing for another hurricane. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Several Crops Could be Impacted by Laura   2020-08-24 00:00:59.428
Several crops could be impacted by what will be Hurricane Laura. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Actuality: Possible Impacts of Weakening Tropical Storm Marco   2020-08-24 00:00:27.350
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, listing some of the impacts that Tropical Storm Marco could have.

Preparing Your Home and You for Flooding   2020-08-24 00:01:00.160
If you live in an area that could end up being flooded from Laura and Marco, and the area could be very large, here are some things you might consider doing ahead of the flood waters. (Gary Crawford and Ken Hellevang)

Preparing the Farm for Possible Flooding   2020-08-24 00:01:00.107
If flood waters might be heading for your farm, what should you think about doing? (Gary Crawford and Ken Hellevang)

Corn and Soybean Condition Declines Nationwide   2020-08-24 00:01:00.055
Corn and soybean conditions numbers continue to decline, nationwide. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Rice is One Crop in Laura's Path   2020-08-24 00:01:29.678
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at the nation's rice crop.

Gulf Coast States on Alert for Possibly Two Tropical Storms   2020-08-21 00:00:59.898
Could two tropical storms or hurricanes hit the Gulf Coast at close to the same time? Weather forecasters are warning of that possibility early next week. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey)

Actuality: What Crops Could be Affected by Gulf Coast Storms?   2020-08-21 00:00:59.689
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, looking at crops in the South that could be affected by approaching tropical storms, if they make landfall.

Actuality: Gulf Coast Residents Should be on Weather Alert   2020-08-21 00:00:32.130
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, saying that everyoie along any part of the U.S. Gulf Coast should be on alert for possibly two tropical storms at the same time.

USDA Works to Reduce the Number of Deer-Vehicle Collisions   2020-08-21 00:00:59.663
USDA is working to reduce the number of deer-vehicle collisions. (Stephanie Ho and John Eisemann, USDA Wildlife Services)

Actuality: Car Headlights Designed For Humans, Not Deer   2020-08-21 00:00:44.146
Travis DeVault, University of Georgia senior research scientist, says researchers started with examining car headlights when they looked for a way to reduce deer-vehicle collisions at night.

Actuality: Other Vehicle-Based Deer Repelling Devices Don't Work   2020-08-21 00:00:36.675
Travis DeVault, University of Georgia senior research scientist, says a new USDA device that repels deer by lighting up the front of a car has been tested, and works -- unlike others that are on the market.

A Protocol of Fall Calving Procedures and Possible Contacts   2020-08-21 00:01:00.029
Perhaps the most essential part of any fall calving kit for cow-calf operators is a protocol with procedures and emergency contact information. (Rod Bain and Glenn Selk of Oklahoma State University)

Actuality: Additional Items for Fall Calving Protocol   2020-08-21 00:00:59.872
Glenn Selk of Oklahoma State University discusses some of the procedures and steps a cow-calf operator may include in a written protocol for the calving process.

Actuality: Some Key Numbers in USDA's Cattle on Feed Report   2020-08-21 00:00:30.537
Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, with some of the key numbers from Friday's USDA Cattle on Feed report.


Features

Agriculture USA


USDA Has Many Ways to Help Small-Scale Meat Processors   2020-08-18 00:05:00.068
USDA has many ways to help support the nation's small-scale meat processors. In this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho takes a look at what's available. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Mindy Brashears, Undersecretary for Food Safety. Bette Brand, Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development. Phil Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, FSIS Office of Field Operations. Mark Brodziski, Deputy Administrator of Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Andy Jemolowicz, Assistant Deputy Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.

Consumer Time


More about those "Mystery Seeds" from China   2020-08-18 00:03:00.349
Here's the latest on those mysterious seeds being sent unsolicited from China. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Osama El-Lissy with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Jacob Barney with Virginia Tech University.

Deciphering the Derecho   2020-08-18 00:02:30.360
Although a familiar weather event in the Midwest, little is known about the high wind systems called derechos. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Assessing Renewable Resource Trends in Forests   2020-08-18 00:02:46.948
A regular assessment conducted by the U.S. Forest Service looks at current status, trends, and projections regarding renewable resources in our nation's forests. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Claire O'Dea (pronounced Oh-Dee) of the U.S. Forest Service

Goofs of the Grill - Part One   2020-08-18 00:03:00.114
We are coming up on the last "official" summer grilling holiday. What are the greatest grilling goofs many of us will make? Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Chrystal Okonta, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

Bringing More Ways to Bring Beef to Consumers   2020-08-18 00:02:44.858
Whether its via new cuts or new technology, the beef industry continues to expand how it promotes its product to consumers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Hugh Sandberg and Jared Brackett of the Cattlemen's Beef Board

Agriculture Update


Lower Prices May Help Boost Usage of this Huge Corn Crop   2020-08-18 00:02:29.159
USDA forecasts expanded use of this upcoming huge crop of corn. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman.

An Uncertain Dairy Situation   2020-08-18 00:02:14.713
One analyst says trying to predict what will happen to the dairy sector is a difficult process at best. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman.

USDA Programs Available to Derecho-Impacted Producers   2020-08-18 00:02:30.282
Farmers and ranchers affected by the recent Derecho wind event in the Midwest can connect with various USDA programs regarding their recovery efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Iowa Farm Service Agency State Director Amanda DeJong (pronounced "Dee-Young")

USDA Programs Offer Financial Help to Small-Scale Meat Processors   2020-08-18 00:02:29.969
USDA has programs that offer financial help to small-scale meat processors. Stephanie Ho has more on the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Mindy Brashears, Undersecretary for Food Safety. Bette Brand, Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development. Mark Brodziski, Deputy Administrator of Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Andy Jemolowicz, Assistant Deputy Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service

USDA Reaches Out to Small-Scale Meat Processors   2020-08-18 00:02:29.969
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is reaching out to small-scale meat processors. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Mindy Brashears, Undersecretary for Food Safety. Phil Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, FSIS Office of Field Operations.