Radio Newsline Archive
A Big Ag. Day Celebration in the Nation's Capital
00:01:00.107 2022-03-22On Tuesday visitors to Washington, D.C. were treated to seeing the famous cherry blossums at their peak and they also got a closeup up peek at the latest in remarkable farm technology. (Gary Crawford. Curt Blades with the Association of Equpment Manufacturers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: U.S. Agriculture Coming Back Stronger from the Pandemic
00:00:42.736 2022-03-22Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Agriculture Day event on the mall in Washington, D.C., saying that U.S. agriculture is taking on new challenges, including climate change and rising production costs.
Actuality: Ag Day Event in D.C. Displays Latest Farming Technology.
00:00:48.770 2022-03-22Curt Blades, Senior VP of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, talking about some of the new farming technology that was on display this week in Washington, D.C.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Dialogues Wraps Up Initial Meetings
00:01:00.447 2022-03-22More trade discussions are expected between the United States and the United Kingdom in coming weeks after the initial dialogues this week. (Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan.)
Rural Care Economic Challenges by the Numbers
00:00:59.689 2022-03-22What are some of the trends regarding availability of rural care facilities, and economic impacts of the communities and areas they serve? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)
Examples of Opportunity for Rural Care Economy
00:00:59.637 2022-03-22USDA's Under Secretary for Rural Development talked with lawmakers Tuesday about some of the opportunities currently underway to improve the nation's rural care economy. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)
USDA Numbers Paint "Problematic Picture" for Southern Great Plains
00:00:58.514 2022-03-22Winter wheat in the Southern Plains is being negatively impacted by dry conditions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Winter Wet Season Began With a Bang, Ending Up as a Disappointment
00:00:59.977 2022-03-22This winter wet season began strong, but is ending up as a disappointment. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
California Snowpack Will Be Around Half of Average Totals.
00:00:59.977 2022-03-22California snowpack is expected to end the wet season at about half of what is expected on average. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
La Nina Largely Responsible for Disappointing Winter Water Season
00:00:59.977 2022-03-22La Nina is largely responsible for the disappointing western winter water season. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)