Radio Newsline

How has Chinese demand affected some sectors of U.S. agriculture? (Stephanie Ho and USDA Trade Counsel Jason Hafemeister)

A slight increase in U.S. drought coverage to start March has resulted in the highest level of drought in the contiguous 48 states in over seven years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses drought coverage and its impacts on crops and livestock for the period ending March 2nd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, takes an early look at spring planted crops and potential areas of drought coverage for those crops.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes U.S. drought coverage in late 2013-early 2014 compared to similar numbers in the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor.

The drought plagued Southwest quadrant of the country could experience a prolonged wildfire season as conditions continue to deteriorate. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Texas livestock operators are still counting up the losses from that deadly winter storm. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Jeff Hyde with Texas A & M AgriLife Extension)

USDA analsyts will soon bring out a new edition of USDA's supply and demand projections for U.S. and world agricultural commodities. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The Agriculture Secretary says the challenge in feeding our nation's population goes beyond addressing food insecurity. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday presented goals of his, and the Administration's, to address issues of nutrition and food insecurity in our country. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)