Radio Newsline Archive
USDA Accepting Conservation Innovation Program on-Farm Trial Proposals
00:01:00.186 2021-04-21USDA's Conservation Innovation Grant program is accepting proposals for project funding within its on-farm trial component. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Deputy Chief Jimmy Bramblett)
Expanding Offerings and Incentives in CRP
00:01:00.369 2021-04-21An increased enrollment cap and new and expanded incentives are among the changes taking place within USDA's Conservation Reserve Program. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)
Actuality: USDA Incentives Behind New CRP Incentives
00:00:44.695 2021-04-21Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses reasons behind an increase in the Conservation Reserve Program acreage enrollment cap and new incentives to encourage increased CRP enrollment.
Actuality: Higher Rental Rates and More New Incentives for CRP.
00:00:39.627 2021-04-21Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux explains some of the recent inclusions within the Conservation Reserve Program, including higher rental rates and new incentives.
Latest U.S. Topsoil Moisture Situation
00:01:00.029 2021-04-21What's the latest situation for the nation's topsoil moisture situation? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Other Areas Where Topsoil Moisture is Lacking
00:00:30.328 2021-04-21USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at other areas in the eastern part of the country that are showing shortages of topsoil moisture.
Actuality: Detailed Look at Topsoil Moisture Surpluses
00:00:31.503 2021-04-21USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have topsoil moisture surpluses.
Broadband Connectivity Seen as Vital to U.S. Farmers
00:00:56.868 2021-04-21One expert says broadband connectivity is vital to the success and sustainability of U.S. farm operations. (Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Johnny Park with Wabash Heartland Innovation Network)
Some Internet Providers Facing Shortages of Equipment and Fiber
00:00:59.298 2021-04-21In some places it's not money that's stalling rural internet projects. It's something more basic. (Gary Crawford and Jennifer Prather with Totelcom Communications, De Leon, Tx.)