Radio Newsline Archive

During a visit to an Illinois farm President Biden announced some actions to help producers. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

USDA analysts are brainstorming right now, trying to forecast yield, production, exports and prices for the crops that are just now being planted. It's a hard job due to so many uncertainties. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***NOTE TO BROADCASTERS: USDA will release the new supply and demand report this Thursday, May 12, high noon EDT. USDA will also release a new production estimate for the winter wheat crop.***

Pasture and rangeland conditions across the country have reached the lowest level for this century. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at notable state pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the week ending May 8th.

The latest USDA topsoil moisture condition report notes improvement in both categories of condition rating. (Rod Bain and meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Shoppers are continuing to see rising prices for most foods at the grocery store. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

Matt McLachLan, USDA economist, with a summary of what the latest Consumer Price Index has to say about how food prices hehaved during April.

With farmers markets across the country opening for their 2022 season, a USDA official says it is a good time to find one near you, and see the variety of goods they offer from their local area. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

* - STATIONS: This Public Service Announcement can air from Wednesday, May 11 to Thursday, June 30, 2022. - * Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages ag producers to sign up for the 2022 Census of Agriculture by June 30th, with Census mailing beginning this November.