Radio Newsline Archive

Markets will soon have a much better idea of what spring plantings may look like. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA is now accepting applications for the second round of its Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants – part of the Department’s efforts to improve meat and poultry processing capacity and resiliency. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

The much awaited "Origin of Livestock" final rule for organic dairies is coming very soon. (Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Lester Moffitt. Representatives Kim Schrier and Chellie Pingree)

Urban agriculture is getting more attention from Congress and from the USDA. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Lester Moffitt telling a House Agriculture Subcommittee about USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

USDA is reporting that drought continues to negatively impact much of the country's winter wheat crop. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's State Stories report is highlighting a lack of topsoil moisture in the Great Plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Active weather is due to continue across much of the country through March. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Some moisture has benefited some areas in the west, but it is not likely to affect the long-term drought conditions there. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

High winds are expected in the Great Plains and will add to the threat of wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)