Radio Newsline Archive
No Huge Surprises in USDA's Latest Round of Crop Reports
00:00:59.402 2022-01-12Most of the forecasts and estimates in Wednesday's round of USDA reports were in the range of most industry estimates. (Gary Crawford)
USDA's Latest Information for Corn and Soybeans
00:00:59.977 2022-01-12USDA's latest crop reports have information about corn and soybeans -- both in the United States and in South America. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Too Soon to say Whether Winter Wheat Acreage is Fully Rebounding
00:00:59.977 2022-01-12Is it too soon to say whether the nation's winter wheat acreage is fully back on an upward trajectory? (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Several Conditions Made Deadly Colorado Wildfire Possible
00:00:59.977 2022-01-12A host of conditions made the deadly Colorado wildfire possible. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Year-Round Wildfires the New Normal for Many Areas in the West
00:00:27.689 2022-01-12USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says year-round wildfires are a new normal for many areas in the west.
2021 Saw Major Food Price Increases
00:00:58.697 2022-01-12The latest Consumer Price Index gives the final figures on the food price situation that shoppers faced in 2021. (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan)
Actuality: 2021 Saw Price Hikes for Meats and Most Other Foods
00:00:21.995 2022-01-12Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, says meats led the way for price hikes last year, but most other foods also rose in price.
More Support for School Meal Programs
00:01:00.238 2022-01-12A recent readjustment to school meal reimbursement rates means additional funding for school meal programs nationwide. (Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long)
Actuality: School Meals Program Flexibilities
00:00:59.376 2022-01-12Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long discusses some of the modifications and supports provided by USDA to assist school meal programs through various issues.