Radio Newsline Archive
"Rural Infrastructure Tour" is Launched
00:01:00.212 2022-04-11The Administration is launching a major nationwide effort to spread the word to rural areas about the many opportunities being made available by the Bipartison Infrastructure Bill. (Gary Crawford. Mitch Landrieu, Infrastructure Bill Coordinator. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Infrastructure Bill Will Help Reduce Risk of Wildfires
00:01:00.029 2022-04-11Resources from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will help the government to carry out its long range plan to reduce the risk of devastating wildfires. (Gary Crawford. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
High Speed Rural Internet Getting a Boost from Infrastructure Bill
00:00:54.883 2022-04-11The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is bringing the dream of universal rural high speed internet closer to reality. (Gary Crawford. Mitch Landrieu, Infrastructure Bill Coordinator. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: The Administration Supports Biofuels Industry
00:00:56.450 2022-04-11Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Biden Administration understands the importance of the biofuels industry.
South American Drought and Effects on Soybean Balance Sheet
00:01:00.107 2022-04-11A drought in South American soybean growing areas continues to affect production estimates from there, and global and U.S. balance sheets. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: U.S. Soybean Balance Sheet for April
00:00:59.298 2022-04-11World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski shares the details of USDA's April outlook of the domestic soybean supply and demand ledger.
Global Rice Balance Sheet Shows Production Forecast Decrease
00:01:04.548 2022-04-11Less rice is expected to be produced worldwide compared to the previous month, but will that have a significant impact on the global balance sheet? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
USDA Cotton Price Projection Reaches Record High
00:00:59.820 2022-04-11What are the factors behind USDA's recent upward adjustment in the season ending average price for cotton to a record high? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Be Careful about Eating those Easter Eggs
00:00:59.611 2022-04-11If you are planning on coloring some eggs and perhaps having an egg hunt, an expert says be careful if you also intend to eat those same eggs. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline)
****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov
More Problems for Winter Wheat
00:01:00.107 2022-04-11Condition ratings for the winter wheat crop are down to 40 year lows. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)