Radio Newsline Archive

What is happening with USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program?(Stephanie Ho and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, Chief Economist Seth Meyer says he still sees some disruptions for the ag sector due to the pandemic.

What is one of the biggest wildcards when it comes to agricultural production? (Stephanie Ho and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

The new USDA trade forecast has some huge export numbers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A drop in government payments to farmers will cause a drop in overall farm sector income this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Lots of factors point to lots of planted acres of corn and soybeans this spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA has put fighting the Covid-19 virus at the top of its agenda. (Stephanie Ho and Katharine Ferguson, USDA Chief of Staff)

USDA has taken actions that are aimed at helping Americans, as the pandemic continues to hurt families. (Stephanie Ho and Katharine Ferguson, USDA Chief of Staff)

Food production and access will be one of the Biden Administration's priorities.(Stephanie Ho and Katharine Ferguson, USDA Chief of Staff)

USDA's top official on climate says efforts to mitigate climate change can present economic opportunities. (Stephanie Ho and Robert Bonnie, USDA's top climate adviser)