Radio Newsline

Bolstering our nation's food and farm supply chains from cyberattack grows in importance after a recent incident involving the world's largest meat processor. (Rod Bain and Jennifer van de Ligt of the University of Minnesota)

There was a big jump this week in areas in the country where topsoil moisture is very short to short. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There was an overall decline in surplus topsoil moisture, with a big jump in the numbers for moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has details on where in the nation there are notable topsoil moisture surpluses.

USDA's latest Crop Progress report continues to show a national split in pasture conditions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to where in the nation pastures are in particularly poor condition.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are some places in the country where pastures are in notably good shape.

The Agriculture Secretary emphasizes the importance of broad rural infrastructure improvements in efforts to build up rural communities and their commodities.

Upgrading our country’s agricultural transportation network and infrastructure will assure a continued competitive advantage in the global export market, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the competitive price advantage U.S. farmers and ranchers have as a result of our nation's transportation system, and the need to improve transporation infrastructure to maintain that advantage.