Radio Newsline Archive

Leaders of the Agriculture Department and Environmental Protection Agency began the week at various stops in North Carolina as part of the White House Rural Infrastructure Tour. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. EPA Administrator Micheal Regan)

The Deputy Agriculture Secretary discussed the effects of freight rail delays on agriculture during a National Surface Transportation Board hearing Tuesday. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

The Deputy Agriculture Secretary revealed how recent freight rail delays and issues are impacting the ability for grain inspectors to do their jobs. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says parts of the country will face frost and freeze concerns regarding crops.

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh discusses ideas for immediate and longer term improvements of the nation's freight rail system during Tuesday testimony before the National Surface Transportation Board.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a storm system that could contribute to continued flooding in parts of the Red River Valley in the Northern Plains.

The trend of active, in some cases extreme, weather is expected to continue this week throughout several parts of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall is expected for a majority of the country during the period of May 3rd through 9th.

When will food shoppers see a cooling off of food price inflation? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

What is the current state of competition in the beef industry and how can it be improved? (Gary Crawford. Andy Green, Senior USDA Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets. Cattle producers, Shelly Ziesch and Richy Ruffin)