Radio Newsline Archive

When it comes to getting livestock producers to reduce methane emissions, what is going to be the USDA's role? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA researchers have made a discovery in bacteria associated with a major cattle disease that can perhaps be used in detection and intervention. (Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist, Mike Clawson)

USDA molecular biologist, Mike Clawson, explains potential interventions against Bovine Respiratory Disease through research into bacteria and discovery of antigen proteins that could fight off this illness.

Many frozen turkeys come with a handy pop-up device to tell you when that turkey is done. How reliable and how safe is that device? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov Hotline will be staffed Thanksgiving day from 8am to 2pm EST***

Net decline in winter wheat conditions as the nation heads into the winter. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the last look at winter wheat planting for the 2021 season.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says dry conditions are a concern for winter wheat emergence.

Corn harvest activities are nearing completion. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Last look of the year at soybean harvest progress. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Cotton harvest progressed rapidly due to open weather. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)