Radio Newsline Archive
Argentina Drought and Continuing Impacts on Its Corn Crop
00:00:59.402 2023-04-13Another downward adjustment in Argentina's corn production forecast was made this month by USDA, as drought continues to affect that nation's crop. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
China Importing More Wheat
00:00:59.951 2023-04-13USDA's latest look at world wheat supply and demand estimates indicates an increase in wheat imports by China. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Actuality: Chinese Wheat Import Increase
00:00:29.434 2023-04-13World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses a recent rise in import of wheat supplies by China, as noted in USDA's April global outlook.
USDA Makes Big Investment in Urban Trees/Green Spaces
00:01:00.107 2023-04-13An expanded USDA program will mean more trees and more green spaces for disadvantaged urban areas. (Gary Crawford. USDA Under Secretary Dr. Homer Wilkes. White House Clean Energy Advisor John Podesta.)
Actuality: Lack of Urban Tree Cover Can Affect Residents' Health
00:00:35.761 2023-04-13John Podesta, White House Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, saying the lack of urban tree cover affects much more than just the appearance of an area.
A Second Straight Wild and Wet Winter Next Season for the West?
00:00:57.495 2023-04-13Producers in the West might have to deal with a second straight wild, wet and dangerous winter next season. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)