Radio Newsline Archive

Prospects for U.S. agricultural exports continue to improve. USDA has once again raised its export forecast. (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, with a brief summary of the new USDA agricultural trade forecast for the current fiscal year.

This week's topsoil moisture story is mostly about where in the nation there are notable shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What's the main story with topsoil moisture? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to where in the country there are topsoil moisture surpluses.

Topsoil moisture shortages are resulting in a continuation of record-level poor pasture conditions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have the poorest pasture conditions for the week ending May 23rd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have good pastures, as of the week ending May 23rd.

Successful dairy producers have in common the ability to care for the various needs of their herd - what is called by some as "cow skills". (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension)

Among the characteristics shared by successful dairy growers is their passion for what they do, and how they plan, according to an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota)