Radio Newsline Archive
No Immediate Drought Relief Expected for Western U.S.
00:00:59.846 2021-06-23No drought relief is expected for the western part of the country in the immediate future. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Seven of Last 10 Years in West have been Drought Years
00:00:59.977 2021-06-23Seven of the last 10 years in the West have been drought years. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Sharp Increase in Topsoil Moisture Shortages
00:01:00.029 2021-06-23Hot and dry weather has helped exacerbate the nation's topsoil moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Nation's Pasture Conditions Heading in the "Wrong Direction"
00:00:59.977 2021-06-23What direction are pasture conditions heading? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Where in the Country are Pasture Conditions Good?
00:00:24.529 2021-06-23USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to which states have good pasture conditions.
Phase One Deal Opportunities for U.S. Ag Goods
00:01:00.055 2021-06-23What are some examples of U.S. ag exports finding new and expanded markets in China via the Phase One Trade Agreement, and what other products could also benefit from this deal? (Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Jason Hafemeister)
Crop Insurance Garners Praise from Farmers at House Hearing
00:01:00.081 2021-06-23One part of the government's farm safety net system continues to get high marks from most farmers. (Gary Crawford and farmers Jeff Kirwan, Brian Talley, Wes Shannon and Rob Tate)
USDA Study: SNAP Participants Face Barriers to Healthy Foods
00:01:00.081 2021-06-23A newly released USDA study finds that participants to its SNAP nutrition program currently face barriers to healthy foods. (Stephanie Ho and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Demand Drives Another Record Production Year for Hops
00:01:00.264 2021-06-23USDA estimates 2021 hop production will again set a record, continuing a trend of such records year after year. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)