Radio Newsline Archive

It's National Homeownership Month, and USDA's Rural Development has programs to help would-be homeowners. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson)

On National Homeownership Month, USDA shows its support. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson)

There are several different USDA programs that are aimed at helping low-income rural residents buy their own homes. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson)

USDA's Rural Development helps small communities around the country build up their infrastructure. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson)

Homeownership is one way families can build assets they can rely on later. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson)

Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson says there are two main criteria for people who want to apply to USDA Rural Development's Homeownership Programs.

Farmers who have insured their 2021 crops and who have planted cover crops may be eligible for a little help on their crop insurance premium bill. (Gary Crawford and Acting Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency Richard Flournoy)

An upcoming awareness campaign encourages outdoor recreationists to take measures to prevent the spread of invasive species through their gear, clothing and modes of transportation. (Rod Bain and Krista Lutzke)

Krista Lutkze of the North American Invasive Species Management Association discusses a week-long awareness campaign targeted to outdoor recreationists to prevent the spread of invasive plants and pests to non-native locales.

One expert says that making a plan now for possible hurricanes, floods or wildfires could make the difference between life and death. (Gary Crawford and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell)