Radio Newsline Archive

Mad Cow Disease – a case of which twenty years ago caused concern in the U.S. beef industry – is now highly controlled thanks to numerous safeguards in place here and abroad. (Rod Bain. Former Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea.)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea discusses safeguards that prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from entering the beef cattle supply chain.

Are there any signals pointing to an end to beef herd contraction? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Active weather and the timing of it will play a role in travel conditions going into and out of the Christmas weekend holiday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey previews what the Christmas Day weather forecast might look like and what that may mean regarding regional travel implications.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at potential weather conditions across the country after Christmas Day and how travel might be affected.

Big, fancy and elaborate toys may not be the best toys for younger children. (Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Child Development Specialist, Kansas State University)

Are we giving our kids far too many toys for the holidays? One expert thinks so. (Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.)

There are many holiday party foods that can be dangerous for your pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

USDA Senior Advisor Monica Rainge with a timely and important message about the USDA's Discrimination Financial Assistance program.