Radio Newsline Archive

* - STATIONS: Please do not air this story after COB on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 - * May 18th is the deadline for parties interested in participating in USDA's summer Ag Trade Mission to the Philippines to get their applications in. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek)

Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek discusses the example of itineraries used in USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including the July 18th - 21st mission to the Philippines.

Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek explains the economic growth of the Philippines and its potential to expand as an importer of U.S. farm and food goods.

U.S. rice growers this season could end up harvesting a smaller crop, but getting a higher price. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

There is one encouraging situation for world food supplies. Production and supplies of rice are projected to be at record highs. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The USDA's first soybean forecast for the upcoming year paints a very encouraging picture for growers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski talking about the expected rebound in South American soybean production and when U.S. growers would start to see the effects of it.

As many cotton growers struggle to plant the new crop, what is the market outlook for that crop? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Strawberries are consumed in many ways, but did you know that it isn’t even technically a berry? (Rod Bain. USDA Veg-U-Cators Nikita Vivekanandan and Chantel Oyi)

What are some things to know if you are growing and harvesting strawberries, whether in a container or a garden? (Rod Bain and USDA Veg-U-Cator Chantel Oyi)