Radio Newsline Archive

What are the likely effects of a very strong U.S. dollar on U.S. agricultural exports? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, saying a stronger U.S. dollar can make U.S. food products more expensive for foreign buyers. That could worsen the food security problems of some countries.

USDA is calling for grant applications for projects designed to expand online shopping options for participants of th Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. (Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service)

Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service explains the development of online shopping accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and a grant application process to expand retailers offering this option.

Acreage enrollment year over year was up in the latest Conservation Reserve Program Grassland sign-up but just how many acres were accepted? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux talks about some of the highlights from recent acreage enrollment within the Conservation Reserve Program Grassland component.

With long term drought adding to already challenging growing conditions for some desert gardeners and landscapers, greater focus is on sustainable water use and conservation. (Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension)