Radio Newsline

Farm Bill progress is being hampered by disagreements over nutrition assistance spending. (Gary Crawford and Debbie Stabenow, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee)

The first part of the week saw not only a return of above normal warmth in some parts of the nation but record high temperatures for this time of year as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a sudden cold front moving through much of the nation - one expected to last for only a short period of time.

Much needed high-elevation precipitation is expected to fall this week in some Western Mountain ranges in need of snowpack accumulations. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixed bag of temperatures and near to above normal precipitation nationwide is in the forecast for the period of March 5 - 11.

USDA’s inaugural ag trade mission for the year takes place this week in Angola, with participants hoping to expand sales of their respective products within that African market. (Rod Bain and Matt Copeland of the U.S. Meat Export Federation)

Concerns remain about an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in our nation occurring since early 2022, and its potential impacts on poultry flocks. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford)

USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford discusses some of the concerns associated with an ongoing outbreak of cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza among wild birds.

Did USDA’s first look at 2024 total meat production show an increase over the previous year, which recorded a year over year production decline? (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam discusses the forecasted season ending average price producers are expected to receive for their meat animals this year.