Radio Newsline Archive
February's Crop Production Report - "The Florida Report"
00:00:59.977 2023-02-08Citrus and sugar production adjustments from Florida's crops are usually the primary highlights within USDA's annual February Crop Production Report. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
USDA Reduces Forecast for Argentina's Corn and Soybean Crops
00:01:00.029 2023-02-08USDA is cutting its forecasts for Argentina's drought-affected corn and soybean crops. (Gary Crawford)
Actuality: Florida Citrus Production Observation
00:00:29.753 2023-02-08USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses citrus production forecasts from Florida and how that has been impacted this year.
Actuality: Argentina Drought and Impacts on Corn and Bean Crops
00:00:49.214 2023-02-08Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses the latest corn and soybean production forecasts for Argentina, and how those numbers reflect drought conditions in that nation.
Vilsack: Climate Smart Agriculture Can Help Strengthen Rural Economies
00:01:00.212 2023-02-08The Agriculture Secretary says there are more benefits of adopting climate smart farming practices than just having healthier soils. ("Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
USDA Projects Higher Farm Production Costs in 2023
00:00:58.618 2023-02-08Farmers this year will likely have to deal with continued rises in production costs. (Gary Crawford. USDA Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Farmers Expected to See Another Year of Reduced Government Payments
00:00:53.080 2023-02-08Most farmers this year are expected to receive less of their incomes from direct government payments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)