Radio Newsline Archive

Will another month of drought in Brazil cause USDA to once again cut its forecast for Brazil's corn crop? (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's Rural Development has programs that help low-income individuals or families buy their own homes. (Stephanie Ho and Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell)

USDA Rural Development's homeownership programs help a single mom in Montana buy her own home. (Stephanie Ho, USDA Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson, Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell)

Montana resident Amanda Donnell (don-NELL) recently moved into her own home -- which she was able to purchase with the help of USDA Rural Development's homeownership programs.

Amanda Donnell (don-NELL), who recently bought a home in Montana, with the help of USDA's Rural Development, says there are many advantages to owning a home rather than renting.

USDA has announced an up to $1 billion dollar investment to improve the resiliency and support of our nation's emergency food system. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean)

Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean explains the three areas focused under a recently announced investment of up to $1 billion dollars for our nation's emergency food system.

What are some ways outdoor recreationists assure invasive plants and pests do not hitch a ride back home, and in turn, cause unwanted impacts? (Rod Bain and Cecilia Sequiera of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Cecelia Sequeira of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains various impacts caused by the inadvertent transport of invasive pests and plants to new locations.

Are plant-based beef alternatives eating into consumer demand for beef? (Gary Crawford and Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University economist)