Radio Newsline Archive
USDA Expert Says Take USDA FY2023 Trade Forecast with a Grain of Salt
00:01:00.186 2022-08-31One expert says don't take USDA's new trade forecast for the upcoming fiscal year too seriously. There are too many unknowns. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
New Help for Old Water/Sewer Systems in West Virginia
00:00:55.066 2022-08-31New USDA loans and grants are being used to rescue old and inadequate water and sewer systems in West Virginia. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
A Steady U.S. Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
00:00:59.872 2022-08-31The latest national topsoil moisture condition report shows no changes in categories, despite some significant changes on state and regional levels. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
00:00:55.608 2022-08-31USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides the summary of the latest U.S. Pastures and Rangeland Condition report for the period ending August 28th.
Food Safety Goofs NOT to Make at Your Labor Day Weekend Cookout
00:01:00.081 2022-08-31Here are a couple of ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline)
****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov
Actuality: How to Get Holiday Cookout Food Safety Questions Answered
00:00:46.759 2022-08-31Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, outlining several ways you can get cookout food safety questions answered live by real experts.
****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov
A Tiny Drop in the July Index of Prices Received by Farmers
00:01:00.029 2022-08-31The USDA's Index of prices received by farmers dropped during July, but only slightly. (Gary Crawford)