Radio Page

The latest USDA Topsoil Moisture report reflects continued drying trends in soils across much of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states with significant topsoil moisture shortages for the period ending September 15th.

Drying trends in our country’s pastures and rangelands continue, per USDA’s September 15th Pasture and Rangeland Condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The outlook for the nation's broiler industry looks strong. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The nation's turkey producers are facing a tough supply and demand situation. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski with the latest forecast for hog prices.

*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * An online source provides information on injuries on the farm and in turn aids farm safety advocates in developing and applying prevention and education resources. (Rod Bain and Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center)

*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * Many farm safety organizations and professional collaborate on efforts to protect children from injury on the farm through prevention, safety education, and collaboration. (Rod Bain and Melissa Ploekelman of the National Farm Medicine...

What are among the recently announced updates to USDA guidelines for both animal-raising and environmental-related claims found on meat and poultry labels? (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin)

Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin discusses the increase in animal-raising and environmental-related claims on labels for meat and poultry products, and how USDA oversees such labeling efforts.