Radio Newsline Archive

The federal government has unveiled a new program aimed at promoting conservation across the nation. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The newly-announced America the Beautiful initiative will focus on six areas to support collaborative conservation efforts across the country. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The federal government talked to a wide range of stakeholders across the country before unveiling its America the Beautiful initiative. (Stephanie Ho and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)

The Interior Department has introduced a proposal to expand access to public lands, which would benefit hunters and fishers. (Stephanie Ho and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says one way USDA is poised to help with conservation efforts is by providing more technical assistance through its Natural Resources Conservation Service.

USDA's latest trade update shows how much our trade with China has changed, compared to the 2020 fiscal year. (Gary Crawford and Dylan Russell, USDA economist)

Drought coverage across the contiguous U.S. continue to intensify and is approaching levels that are notable in the record books. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The last month has not only increased drought coverage across the West, but has added to concerns about water supplies for the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses areas covered in drought and particular commodities in drought as the growing season continues.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at some of the commodities in drought coverage for the month ending May 4th.