USDA is seeking new opportunities for American businesses in North Africa.
(Stephanie Ho and Mark Slupek, Deputy Administrator for Trade Programs, USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service.)
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FAS
What could be in store for the farm sector over the next decade? USDA has one set of answers in a new report. (Gary Crawford and David Stallings)
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WAOB
David Stallings, USDA economist, giving the ten year outlook for farm sector income.
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WAOB
David Stallings, USDA economist, saying that USDA's ten year projections show total acreage planted to major crops falling over the next decade.
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WAOB
Most cotton farmers have not latched on to the STAX support program, but what is the alternative? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Joe Outlaw)
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NIFA
Would getting rid of the Renewable Fuels Standard affect ethanol production? (Gary Crawford and Rob Johansson)
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OCE
The upcoming announcement of county yield estimates demonstrates their connection to USDA programs. Those estimates rely on survey responses by farmers. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Rob Johansson)
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NASS
Chief Economist Rob Johansson explains how USDA farmer based surveys are used to determine data such as county average yield estimates that determine rates for programs such as Agricultural Risk Coverage.
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NASS
Lawmakers on Wednesday got some expert views on the outlook for the farm economy. (Gary Crawford, Rob Johansson, Nathan Kaufman, Joe Outlaw, Scott Brown and Patrick Westhoff)
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OCE
A survey of farmers in 20 states sheds light on current farm financial stress. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Joe Outlaw)
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OCE
Should the current Dairy Margin Protection Program be changed in the new farm bill and if so, how? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Scott Brown)
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OCE
Rob Johansson, USDA Chief Economist, giving the House Ag. Committee a farm income projection for 2017.
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OCE
Consumers are buying more fresh mushrooms than ever before. On this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has fun with this story about a fungus that is delicious and nutritious.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Peter Wilder with To-Jo Mushroom Farm in Pennsylvania.
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AMS
After a late start, winter is here with its ice and snow. If your trees are damaged by the onslaught, what can you do? Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Charles Barden, extension forestry specialist from Kansas State University.
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NIFA
Millions of low-income, working Americans are missing out on a tax credit that could help them meet their families' needs. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former President's Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton. Ohio State University Extension Consumer Policy Expert, Lauren Jones.
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NIFA
Proper care of a flower, bouquet, or potted plant received as a Valentine's Day gift can make this heart felt gift last for a long time. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jennifer Schutter of University of Missouri Extension
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NIFA
Consumers are buying more fresh mushrooms than ever before. Gary Crawford has fun with this story about fungus.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Peter Wilder with To-Jo Mushroom Farm in Pennsylvania.
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AMS
Lowering levels of a natural chemical in spinach could prevent kidney stone formation and increase the nutritional power of this superfood. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Beiquan Mou of USDA's Agricultural Research Service. A spinach consuming mariner.
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ARS
Will the three year decline in U.S. farm income continue this year? Gary Crawford has the latest USDA forecast.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson.
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OCE
USDA's county average crop yield estimates and their connection to a farm safety net program show the importance of farmer response based surveys. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson
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NASS
The final U.S. agricultural export figures for calendar year 2016 may surprise you. Gary Crawford has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bryce Cook, USDA economist.
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ERS
A Farm Bill based conservation program not only develops partnership to address local and regional conservation concerns. Rod Bain reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Leonard Jordan
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NRCS
Don't forget to buy crop insurance -- before it's too late! Stephanie Ho tells you how.
PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Acting Deputy Undersecretary Michael Alston.
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RMA
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