Radio Newsline Archive

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday announced support of projects under a new program aimed at expanding and diversifying the nation’s future ag workforce and leaders. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack notes the recently announced Next Gen program is among the latest efforts to expand diversity and create equity within the Agriculture Department.

One expert says adoption by farmers of precision agriculture technologies is being hampered by the lack of rural broadband service. (Gary Crawford and Bill Hurley, Association of Equipment Manufacturers)

Several federal agencies are involved in bringing high speed internet to rural areas. Which of those agencies should lead the effort? (Gary Crawford. Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. David Zumwalt, CEO, Broadband without Barriers. Shirley Bloomfield, CEO, Rural Broadband Association)

The latest look at USDA’s topsoil moisture condition report reflects the expanding dryness covering several parts of the nation’s mid-section and beyond. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the notable state topsoil moisture condition rating numbers for the period ending June 18th.

The latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition report show longer term dryness continuing their negative impacts in parts of the Plains and Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the regions of the country where very good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings stand out.

This week parts of the country are suffering record high temperatures which can be a problem for dogs, as well as people. (Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dawn Fitzhugh)

USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, listing some of the dog breeds that are most susceptible to heat stress and heat stroke.