Radio Newsline

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt details local and regional food systems and explains the need to expand these specific supply chains.

What are some of the resources available from USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area to military veterans who pursue operating their own farm? (Rod Bain and Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass)

Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass discusses programs within the Farm Production and Conservation mission area designed to assist veterans who are farm operators.

The 96th annual National FFA Convention included a Thursday visit by the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaking at the National FFA Convention Thursday as he receives an Honorary American FFA Degree from the organization.

The tenth month of the year is usually one where drought trends to decrease and this October is no exception. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The tenth month of the year is usually one where drought trends to decrease and this October is no exception. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable changes in drought coverage in various parts of the nation for the four-week period ending October 31st.

With harvest season mostly over, what is the latest reports on coverage of summer grown commodities in drought? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest drought coverage percentage for winter wheat growing areas for the period ending October 31.