Radio Newsline Archive
Vilsack--A More Flexible Food System Needed
00:00:59.454 2022-01-21Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the country needs a food system that is more flexible and adaptable to change. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
There's a Lot Going on in the World of Agricultural Trade
00:01:00.029 2022-01-21The agricultural trade front is very active right now and it includes talks with China on shortfalls in Phase I purchase commitments. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Actuality: Efforts to Help Veterans Who Need Nutrition Assistance
00:00:38.112 2022-01-21Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telliing the House Agriculture Committee about efforts to provide nutrition assistance to veterans who may need it.
Big Numbers in USDA's Cattle Feedlot Report
00:01:00.107 2022-01-21There are some big numbers in USDA's latest report on cattle feedlot activity. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)
Actuality: Some Key Numbers from Friday's USDA Cattle Feedlot Report
00:00:30.406 2022-01-21Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, with some of the key numbers from Friday's USDA Cattle on Feed Report.
Actuality: Demand for Cattle Remains Good.
00:00:30.615 2022-01-21Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, saying demand for beef continues high and that is translating into strong demand for cattle by packers.
A Shift in Where Irrigated Agriculture Takes Place
00:01:00.238 2022-01-21Irrigated agricultural acreage has increased over the last few decades in regions beyond the traditional irrigated farmlands of the West. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, Aaron Hrozencik)
Actuality: Trends in Shift of U.S. Irrigated Ag Acreage
00:00:52.375 2022-01-21USDA economic researcher, Aaron Hrozencik, discusses trends of past decades regarding a shift of where irrigated agricultural acreage is found in the U.S..