Radio Newsline Archive

Issues regarding Mexico's policy on agricultural biotechnology products being imported into its nation led to the U.S. Friday asking for further consultations within the framework of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. (Rod Bain and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai)

Rising Brazilian corn production has analysts wondering about the long and short-term effect on U.S. and world corn markets. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Also a brief snippet from Frank Sinatra)

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals signs of flash drought in some corn and soybean production areas in the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the latest U.S. Drought Monitor drought coverage maps for both major hay growing and cattle producing states.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for winter and spring wheat across the country for the period ending May 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how cotton and rice growing areas in the nation’s Southern tier are experiencing minimal drought coverage in recent weeks.

What is the importance for growers in submitting their annual crop acreage reports to their local Farm Service Agency office? (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses how information from producer-filled crop acreage reports is part of program and policy development.

* - STATIONS: Please no longer air this Public Service Announcement after Saturday, July 17th - * Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux reminds growers that crop acreage report deadlines are fast approaching.

USDA's Rural Housing Service offers various programs to offer affordable housing options to rural residents. (Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro)