Radio Newsline Archive

The sign-up deadline for a pandemic based assistance program for swine, chicken and turkey producers has been extended. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses details pertaining to USDA's Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program, with the sign-up deadline extended to October 12th.

What were some of the notable changes reflected in the Agriculture Department's September outlook of dairy production, supply and demand and prices? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the updated product, class and all-milk prices within the latest USDA dairy price outlook.

USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest U.S. milk supply and demand forecasts regarding import and exports.

One expert says if African Swine Fever were to get into a U.S. swine facility, animal health experts trying to stop the spread of it might be playing catch-up from the very start. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Oriana Beemer with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

An expert advisory panel has voted against one recommendation involving Covid-19 booster vaccinations. (Gary Crawford. Several Panel Members and Dr. Fred Gerr, University of Iowa)

* - STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 19 - 25 - * Several safety and health related topics will be covered throughout this year's National Farm Safety and Health awareness campaign. (Rod Bain and excerpts from farm safety public service videos)

* - STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 19 - 25 - * Using various means of communication is essential in creating awareness of, and sharing prevention tips about, farm safety and health. (Rod Bain and Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center)