Radio Newsline

Agricultural trade is being viewed as a smoothing and calming factor in what some call "rocky" relations between the U.S. and China. (Gary Crawford. Bryan Lohmar with U.S. Grains Council and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary notes deepening presence, partnership and understanding in new and existing export markets is essential in boosting ag trade opportunities. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA's farm product price index report for January shows higher farm level prices than a year ago for most products, but with a few exceptions. (Gary Crawford)

The number of farms in this country is continuing its downward slope. (Gary Crawford)

Third party verifiers have increased reliance on innovation to collect the data they need to inform consumers and producers about the origins and types of food products. (Rod Bain and Doug Stanton)

Doug Stanton of Where Food Comes From discusses how auditors have increased their use of technology to conduct food claim verification during the COVID-19 pandemic.

USDA is giving farmers more time to sign up for the third round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program while USDA does a review of how it's to be implemented. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The newly-confirmed Secretary of Agriculture says his first priority is to work to contain the pandemic. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The newly-confirmed Secretary of Agriculture is sounding the alarm over soil health. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)