Radio Newsline

What is the best strategy for mitigating an avalanche? (Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service National Avalanche specialist)

If you are getting ready to recreate in a place where there are mountains and snow, consult with a Forest Service website before you go out. (Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service National Avalanche specialist)

When is avalanche season over, and how has it been going so far? (Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, FS National Avalanche Center)

Forest Service avalanche specialist Simon Trautman describes this as a bad season for avalanche fatalities and says good knowledge can help people avoid dangerous areas.

USDA has extended the application deadline for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program. (Gary Crawford and Steve Peterson, Associate Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency)

Steve Peterson, Associate Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency, giving a very basic outline of how the Quality Loss Adjustment Program is supposed to work. ***broadcasters--The program is only authorized for producers who suffered quality losses from certain natural disasters that happened in 2018 and 2019. ***

Steve Peterson, Associate Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency, saying that if you need to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program, call your local FSA office first before showing up at the office.

A growing and hungry China is showing an unexpectedly strong demand for meat and protein. (Stephanie Ho and Fred Gale, ERS)

China's demand for ag imports already has benefited American producers and is expected to continue growing. (Stephanie Ho, Daniel Whitley, acting Foreign Ag Service Administrator; David Dollar, senior fellow at Brookings Institution; Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What impacts will Chinese demand have on U.S. soybeans and corn? (Stephanie Ho and USDA Trade Counsel Jason Hafemeister)