Radio Newsline
Coming Soon--USDA's New Crop Supply/Demand Forecasts
00:00:59.559 2023-12-05South America will be one major focus of Friday;s USDA supply and demand forecasts. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman)
A Proposed Plan to Combat Food Loss and Waste
00:00:59.324 2023-12-04USDA will be among three agencies overseeing proposed efforts to reduce food loss and waste, and in turn, greenhouse gas emissions, according to a draft strategy released this past weekend. (Rod Bain and Vice President Kamala Harris)
RAPP from Commodity Group Point of View
00:01:00.316 2023-12-04What are some of the thoughts about USDA’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program from a commodity organization that stands to benefit from this offering? (Rod Bain and Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates)
2023 Farm Income Forecast Raising a Few Concerns for 2024
00:00:58.984 2023-12-04One expert says USDA's new 2023 farm income forecast raises some concerns for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
The Strange Aspects of Christmas Tree Growing
00:00:59.872 2023-12-04Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)
One Possible Theory on the Origin of the Christmas Tree Tradition
00:01:00.055 2023-12-04How did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started? Here is one of several possible theories. (Gary Crawford and USDA history researcher, Anne Effland)
Lower Commodity Prices for Crop Producers in October
00:00:59.271 2023-12-01How did lower prices received by crop growers overall in October contribute to the latest overall ag prices received index issued by USDA? (Rod Bain)
Economist Sees Some Positives from USDA's 2023 Farm Income Forecast
00:00:55.275 2023-12-01One analyst says if you look for them, there are some positives from USDA's new farm income forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Another Projected Increase in 2023 Farm Production Expenses
00:00:57.495 2023-12-01USDA is projecting a modest increase this year in farm production expenses. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Record Wildfire Totals Tallied in Canada
00:00:59.689 2023-12-01Wildfire activity in Canada reached record numbers in 2023 regarding total acreage burned this year, with impacts from those complexes felt in the U.S. as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)