Radio Newsline Archive

The Agriculture Secretary issued a series of announcements in the Hawkeye State focused on conservation innovation and partnership efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the two components making up the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Innovation Grant program.

The Agriculture Secretary explains two recently awarded Conservation Innovation Grant projects in Iowa to illustrate how such projects operate in the field trip and on-farm levels.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses two recent projects as part of expansion of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses recently signed memorandums of understanding that will expand technical assistance provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The current agricultural trade surplus we have with other nations may turn into a deficit later this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

U.S. exports of corn are down dramatically from this time a year ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with the core ag. trade numbers for the first five months of this fiscal year.

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with export numbers for the first five months of FY23 for corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton.

Many growing areas for Spring planted crops are seeing less drought coverage entering planting season, compared to harvest time in the fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)