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Expanding Heat Wave Across the Country This Week 2024-06-11 00:00:59.141
A ridge of high pressure is expected to grow during the week, resulting in 100 degree plus high temperatures in several parts of the nation by this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Expanding Heat Wave Progress and Potential Crop Impacts 2024-06-11 00:00:56.790
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the path of a heat wave growing this week, and how it might affect Spring planted crops.

Actuality: Potential Places for 100 Degree Temperatures This Weekend 2024-06-11 00:00:59.585
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where triple digit high temperatures can be found this weekend, and one area where crops could be impacted.

Where Rain Could Be Found This Week 2024-06-11 00:00:59.898
Although most of the nationation expects dryness going into next week, there are two locales where significant rains could fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Possible Pockets of Rain 2024-06-11 00:00:49.371
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what few areas of the country are expected to receive appreciable rainfall over the next week.

Actuality: Recap of Warm, Wet Spring 2024-06-11 00:00:59.297
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at weather numbers associated with this past Spring - the months from March to May.

Actuality: First Atlantic Tropical Storm of the Season? 2024-06-11 00:00:51.330
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the first advisory of tropical storm activity for 2024 - with focus on a current system in the Gulf of Mexico.

Actuality: 8 to 14 Day Weather Forecast 2024-06-11 00:00:57.286
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes above normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the nation for the period of June 18th to 24th.

Acreage Reporting Deadline Coming Up for Producers 2024-06-10 00:00:59.376
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Crop growers have until mid-July to report acreage planted this year at their local Farm Service Agency office, but why is it important? (Rod Bain and FSA Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham)

Actuality: Importance of Acreage Reporting 2024-06-10 00:00:33.280
Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham explains why crop acreage reporting is an important producer eligibility requirement for several USDA programs.

A Couple of Positive Signs in USDA's Latest Trade Update 2024-06-10 00:00:57.504
There are at least a couple of positive signs in USDA's latest ag. trade update. ( Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner).

Actuality: Key Numbers in Latest USDA Trade Update 2024-06-10 00:00:28.320
USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with a summary of the key numbers in USDA's latest trade update.

Actuality: Latest Export Numbers for Bulk Products 2024-06-10 00:00:31.272
USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with bulk product export numbers from USDA's latest Ag. Trade Update.

Actuality: Soybean Planting Update 2024-06-10 00:00:29.040
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a soybean planting update.

Corn Crop Still Looks Good 2024-06-10 00:00:57.240
The nation's corn crop still looks very good. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A Strong Start for Soybeans 2024-06-10 00:00:58.920
It's a strong start this year for soybeans. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)


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Agriculture USA


Examples of USDA Collaboration in Tribal Food Sovereignty 2024-06-11 00:05:00.251
The recent National Congress of American Indians provided the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to discuss several of USDA’s recent efforts to advanced increased food sovereignty and self determination in Tribal nations. Rod Bain looks at some of these programs and projects in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Consumer Time


USDA Tribal Focused Efforts Announced 2024-06-11 00:02:40.653
The Agriculture Secretary recently announced expanded and new projects focused on tribal food and resource management sovereignty. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Support Mechanisms for Wood Innovation Projects 2024-06-11 00:02:45.929
The umbrella of U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovation efforts includes three grant programs – with recent announcements of funding projects through these entities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service

What Should You Do When a Tick Puts the Bite on You? 2024-06-11 00:02:58.808
When a tick forms an attachment to you and puts the bite on you, what should you do about it? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. University of Kentucky Professor Emeritus of Entomology Lee Townsend.

The Tricky Business of Controlling Ants Around the Home 2024-06-11 00:03:00.192
Controlling ants around the home can be tricky business. Gary Crawford has more---not more ants, just more information. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman, University of Nebraska extension insect expert.

Quirky Questions about Cuisine 2024-06-11 00:02:42.089
We consumers can certainly come up with some interesting and odd questions to ask food experts. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee. Classic comedian, Groucho Marx.

Agriculture Update


USDA H5N1 Response Adds a Pilot Program 2024-06-11 00:02:21.244
Producers in participating states can enroll in a pilot program connected to continuing response to the H5N1 virus in dairy cows. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A Specialty Crop Export Program That's Ace (or ASCE) 2024-06-11 00:02:27.435
USDA's new Assisting Special Crop Exports Initiative (pronounced "Ace") is now accepting program funding applications for efforts to address specific export challenges. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor

A Snapshot of Grassland CRP 2024-06-11 00:02:26.468
With acreage enrollment underway for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, USDA’s Farm Service Agency Administrator provides an example of what this looks like at the landowner level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux * - Grassland CRP sign up takes place through June 28th. - *

Update on Animal Disease Traceability Efforts 2024-06-11 00:02:04.238
A new final rule amends a decade old regulation on Animal Disease Traceability, allowing for digitally and visually read identification tags for certain cattle and bison. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alex Turner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

A Couple of Positive Signs in Latest Ag. Trade Update 2024-06-11 00:02:08.208
There are at least a couple of positive signs in USDA's latest ag. trade update. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.