Radio Newsline Archive
Vilsack to Investors - Rural America is Ready
00:00:59.846 2021-06-09The Agriculture Secretary encouraged investors of business opportunities to look at the promising prospects and innovative aspects of the rural economy. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: Vilsack on Rural Economic Investment Opportunities
00:01:00.055 2021-06-09Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the numerous opportunities for investment in rural America as part of the week-long SelectUSA Investment Summit.
New Trade Update Shows U.S. Ag. Exports Well above Last Year.
00:00:57.782 2021-06-09There's some encouraging numbers in USDA's latest update on agricultural trade. (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)
Is April's Drop in Ag. Exports Anything to Worry about?
00:00:59.689 2021-06-09U.S. agricultural exports in April dropped from sales in March. Is that something to worry about? (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)
Actuality: Some Key Numbers in USDA's New Ag. Trade Update
00:00:40.751 2021-06-09Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with some key numbers in USDA's new update on agricultural trade.
Area of U.S. with Topsoil Moisture Shortages Expands
00:00:57.887 2021-06-09Over this past week the area of the U.S. with shortages of topsoil moisture has expanded. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)
Pasture Condition Ratings Up Slightly this Week, but Still "Dire"
00:01:00.003 2021-06-09Condition ratings this week for pastures and rangelands are slightly improved from last week, but only slightly. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)
Expanding Nanocellulosic Material Research and Development
00:01:00.369 2021-06-09Recent grants will support continued studies and product development related to wood-based nanocellulosic materials - products from cement additives to a component in tires. (Rod Bain and Robert Moon of the U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Lab)