Radio Newsline Archive

USDA is making changes to its Livestock Indemnity program to better support cattle producers who have lost animals due to severe heat. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying heat waves have taken a toll on cattle.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that cattle industry stakeholders urged USDA to boost payment rates for the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying the change in the Livestock Indemnity Program payment rate applies to claims made since January 1st, even if claims have already been paid.

USDA’s Computer Use of Farms report recently received a name change to reflect expanding technology use on farms. (Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains some of the findings from USDA's 2023 Technology Use on Farms report.

Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains the types of internet connections used on farms, per the results of this year's Technology Use on Farms report.

Food price inflation is cooling down and could be down to so-called "normal" levels in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)