Radio Newsline Archive

The White House recently introduced a playbook designed to highlight programs and funding opportunities for rural infrastructure improvements and investments. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Members of the farm sector have views on how risk management policies and programs might be improved within a new Farm Bill. (Rod Bain. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Nicole Berg of the National Association of Wheat Growers. Cam Quarles of the National Potato Council.)

Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month highlights the need to be on the lookout for threats to our gardens, trees and crops. (Rod Bain and Van Pichler of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Van Pichler of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses some things to watch out for regarding potential invasive plant pests and diseases.

When it comes to poultry house biosecurity, experts say more is better. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dr. Jack Shere, Associate Administrator of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) ***Broadcasters--As of Friday, April 15, high path avian influenza had been confirmed in at least 27 states. **

How did Easter get tied up with bunnies? Theories over the years have multiplied like rabbits. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and B. Bunny)