Radio Newsline Archive

American Rescue Plan Takes Steps to Help Address Discrimination

00:00:59.089 2021-03-26

The American Rescue Plan includes steps to help address discrimination against Black farmers. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: House Hearing will be Foundation for Anti-Discrimination Legislation

00:00:26.096 2021-03-26

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott said a hearing on the state of the country's Black farmers will lead to future anti-discrimination legislation.

Easter Egg Food Safety Advice

00:00:59.585 2021-03-26

If you are planning on coloring some eggs and perhaps having a family egg hunt, an expert says be careful if you also intend to eat those same eggs. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-5463) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

Vilsack Comments on Mexico's Plan to Ban GM Corn Imports

00:00:47.960 2021-03-26

Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack gives his take on Mexico's announced plan to ban GM corn. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Vilsack: Get Big or Get Out Doesn't Have to Be the Rule of Thumb in Farming

00:00:58.435 2021-03-26

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says small and mid-sized farmers should not be always subject to the "get big or get out" philosophy. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Vilsack Says U.S. Agriculture Needs Much More Diversity

00:00:28.160 2021-03-26

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tells reporters in a National Press Club event that American agriculture needs much more diversity.

Easter Egg Food Safety Advice

00:00:59.585 2021-03-26