Radio Newsline

FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux outlines some of USDA's priorities as reflected in changes to the Conservation Reserve Program.

The drought-stricken western United States has experienced the second consecutive poor winter wet season. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Rainfall has helped improve conditions in some drought-stricken areas in the Northern Plains.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Drought remains a major issue in the western half of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There is good news and bad news with this week's weather. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the National Weather Service's outlook for the first week of June.

Food prices at the grocery store may increase more than had been previously projected. (Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist)

Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist, outlining the newly revised USDA forecast for 2021 food price inflation.

USDA has raised its 2021 forecast for grocery store meat prices. (Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist)

There are many ways to turn your cookout into a sickout. Here are just a couple. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-5463) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov