Radio Newsline Archive

What should a producer know about keeping records and documents in the event of a natural disaster, as well as what documentation should they obtain if a disaster affects their operation? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow)

Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow discusses how taking notes and pictures can be important documentation in recording natural disaster related losses and filing applications for USDA disaster programs.

Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow explains how placing copies of vital farm and ranch operation documents on a flash drive can help when applying for disaster programs in times of emergency.

The Health and Human Service, and Agriculture, Departments are now accepting nominations through July 15th for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee. (Rod Bain and Janet de Jesus of HSS)

Dr. Janet de Jesus of the Department of Health and Human Services explains the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans, amd their importance as a policy resource.

A new USDA report gives signs of shrinking cattle supplies. (Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, with some key numbers from the USDA Cattle on Feed Report.

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, with USDA's new food price forecasts, in terms of percentage increase compared to last year.

Food prices continue to rise. (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist)

* - STATIONS: Please no longer air this public service announcement after Friday, July 15th. Thanks. - * USDA Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow reminds producers of the upcoming deadline for crop acreage reporting.