Radio Newsline Archive

Households in the Pelican State recently impacted by Hurricane Ida may now be eligible for disaster related assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Regional Director Bill Ludwig)

USDA recently took a look at the growth in recent years of crop insurance products designed for specialty crops and organic produced products. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

How might milk pricing and milk marketing orders be reformed in lieu of market conditions last year? (Rod Bain and Cornell University economist Christopher Wolf)

Cornell University economist, Christopher Wolf, explains some of the factors resulting in lower prices received by dairy producers in 2020.

Why are more U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers being sent to the Caribbean? (Gary Crawford. John Sagle with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Efforts by the Dominican Republic to stop the spread of African Swine Fever are hitting some snags. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

This week saw significant increases in topsoil moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A weather change is expected this weekend, and it is expected to bring drought relief for some parts of the west. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pasture condition ratings show dryness is expanding. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

An iconic figure celebrates his fiftieth anniversary as his message of "Lend a hand. Care for the Land." continues to resonate with all generations. (Rod Bain. Mason "Amtchat" Edwards of the U.S. Forest Service. Woodsy Owl.)