Radio Newsline Archive

The Agriculture Deputy Secretary testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee as part of consideration of a comprehensive disaster assistance package, including for ag producers. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

* -National Rural Health Awareness Day is Thursday, November 21th - * Building up various rural health services and addressing rural health challenges is among the ways USDA Rural Development observes National Rural Health Awareness Day daily. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden)

Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses Rural Development programs focused on improving rural health access and facilities.

USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses some of the challenges facing rural citizens regarding access to healthcare in their areas.

Just weeks from an all-time high mark for topsoil moisture very short to short conditions nationwide, recent precipitation contributes to improving numbers. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents states with notable topsoil moisture conditions ratings on both ends of the spectrum for the period ending November 17.

This Thanksgiving is bringing dramatically lower turkey prices at wholesale and at the grocery store. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell)

USDA economist, Michael McConnell says turkey producers are taking action to cut this year's production.

USDA economist, Michael McConnell says stocks of frozen turkeys remain large, despite production cutbacks.