Radio Newsline Archive

Reactions to Wednesday's USDA planting intentions report are still coming in from analysts and the Agriculture Secretary. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The President's infrastructure plan calls for affordable broadband for everyone, including those who live in rural America. (Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is seeking public comment, via the Federal Register, on plans to develop a renewable energy pilot program in rural areas. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

While corn and soybean producers are expected to increase acreage modestly, growers of one crop will be boosting plantings in a big way. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

How many acres are cotton growers intending to plant this spring? (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Thanks to record setting precipitation in the nation's mid-sector, the total area of the nation covered in drought decreased during March. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at changes in U.S. drought coverage over the past month by region.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, goes over how drought coverage for various commodities changed during March.

How can black vultures cause problems for ag producers? (Stephanie Ho and Bryan Kleuver, Wildlife Services)

If you're trying to deter black vultures, USDA officials recommend trying non-lethal methods first. (Stephanie Ho and Lee Humberg, Wildlife Services)