Radio Newsline Archive

USDA seeks public input on how to build a more resilient food system. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs) EDS: CORRECTS NEW DEADLINE DATE

USDA has a list of priorities for strengthening the nation's food system. (Stephanie Ho and Mae Wu, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs) EDS: CORRECTS NEW DEADLINE DATE

Virtual swearing-in ceremonies were held Monday for the Agriculture Department's new Deputy Secretary. (Rod Bain, Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

A USDA pilot program encouraging conversion of food waste to compost in urban agricultural projects now has grant applications available for this federal fiscal year. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby discusses the importance of compost, particularly that created from food waste, as a soil resource for supporting urban agricultural projects.

Moderate progress reported on corn and soybean planting progress. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest details on corn planting progress around the nation.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there was some impressive corn emergence progress in some areas this week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest outlook at soybean planting across the nation.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says soybean emergence remains ahead of schedule despite cool weather.