Documents & Presentations by Eric Atkinson
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What Counts as a Farm? Bringing Real-World Conditions into Agricultural Policy
What does it actually mean when policymakers say a proposal will affect "farmers"? The answer depends in part on which farms are being counted. In this episode of Clearing the Air on Agricultural Policy, Bart Fischer, co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University, explains how farm-level analysis helps Congress and USDA understand the financial conditions facing working farms and the potential consequences of policy decisions. |
September 10, 2026 | |
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How Clear, Timely Science Communication Supports Effective Agricultural Policy
Effective agricultural policy depends on credible facts and a clear understanding of scientific reality. But research can contribute to policy decisions only when its findings are communicated clearly, at the right level of detail, and while the issue is still under consideration. |
August 7, 2026 | |
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2022's Biggest Ag Stories
A very special guest kicks off this program… that’s right, long-time voice of Agriculture Today, Eric Atkinson joins us for a year in review of 2022’s biggest agricultural stories. |
December 20, 2022 |
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Eric Atkinson Caps 39 Year Career as Host of Agriculture Today - Samantha Bennett Takes Over As Host of Agriculture Today
00:01:00 – Samantha Bennett Discusses Her Role as the New Host of Agriculture Today: Samantha Bennett shares her aspirations for the Agriculture Today program as both a radio broadcast and a podcast in the years ahead, continuing the mission of K-State's service to agriculture. 00:12:00 – The Driving Forces Behind the Success of Agriculture Today: Eric Atkinson reflects on the nearly century-long history of agricultural radio programming, the drivers behind its success, and the rich experience it's been in getting information out to agricultural producers and others in the industry. 00:23:00 – Final Thoughts from the Host of Agriculture Today: Eric Atkinson offers some final thoughts as he caps a nearly 40 year career as the host of Agriculture Today |
June 10, 2022 |
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